Jackson Laboratory - Bar Harbor, ME
posted 7 days ago
The Research Assistant III position at the O'Connell Lab focuses on studying the impact of genetic and environmental factors on hypothalamic circuits that regulate energy balance and related behaviors. The role involves performing experiments using brain slice electrophysiology, assisting with animal care, and contributing to ongoing research projects related to obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. The successful candidate will need to be highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.