Research Technician - Pittsburgh, PA
Company: Msccn
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the
submit button and follow for next steps. The Neural Dynamics and
Computation group of Dr. Chengcheng Huang at the University of
Pittsburgh has a research assistant position available. The Huang
group studies how task and stimulus contexts change neuronal
responses and the implications on neural coding. The successful
candidate will carry out a research project under the guidance of
the PI. The project aims to understand the neural computation in
context-dependent decision-making tasks using recurrent neural
network models. The candidate will learn to train neural network
models, conduct population data analysis, and have the opportunity
to work with our collaborators at the University of Pittsburgh and
the Carnegie Mellon University. Job Summary Performs a variety of
laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees
supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment.
Essential Functions Performs numerical experiments. Generates
scientific figures. Documents scientific procedures and results.
Operates and properly maintains equipment. Physical Effort Must be
able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time; Must be able
to use a computer for prolonged periods of time; Must be able to
ambulate across building complex and campus. The University of
Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category Full-time regular Job Classification
Staff.Laboratory Research Technician II Job Family Research Job
Sub-Family Laboratory Campus Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level
Required Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required 1
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or
experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will
be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM with variability
as needed Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in
an office, or in a lab. Hiring Range $17.74 to $22.17 per hour
Relocation Offered No Visa Sponsorship Provided Yes Background
Check For position finalists, employment with the University will
require successful completion of a background check Child
Protection Clearances Not Applicable Required Documents Resume,
Cover Letter Optional Documents Not Applicable
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