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Research Assistant III

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Compensation
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Role Type
Research
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Geramita lab studies how early-life trauma and stress affect corticostriatal circuit development and contribute to anhedonia, with the goal of identifying treatment targets that may translate to clinical care. The ideal candidate has a strong neuroscience background, rodent experience, and coding proficiency. The role also involves overseeing the mouse colony, managing rodent stress protocols, performing experiments and data analysis, and supporting day-to-day lab functions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

NeuroscienceRodent HandlingCodingComputer LiteracyCommon Software PackagesResearch Methodology

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDSome CollegePrior Research ExperienceAct 34 Clearance

Full job description

In the Geramita lab we study how early life trauma predisposes individuals to depression. Specifically, we're interested in exploring how early life stress in rodents alters the development of corticostriatal circuits and causes anhedonia, the inability to experience pleasure. The goal is to find novel treatment targets that can be translated to the clinic.

The ideal candidate would have a strong neuroscience background, a history of working with rodents, and proficiency in coding. They will also oversee the mouse colony, manage rodent stress protocols, perform experiments and data analysis, and help with day-to-day lab functions.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform entry level research related functions in support of a research project(s).

  • Perform more advanced clerical and/or data entry responsibilities.

  • High school diploma or GED required.

  • Some college preferred.

  • Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.

  • Knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.

  • Prior research experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

How this job compares

Set against the 688 open Research Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$46–60K/yr66 salary ranges
  • Pennsylvania median$15–16/hr41 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 83 open Research Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania and 688 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Research Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (151 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 289 of the 688 open Research Assistant jobs (42%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

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