We're looking for motivated undergraduate and graduate students to join our research team. Whether you're interested in gaining hands-on research experience, developing new skills, or contributing to ongoing projects, we welcome dedicated students from diverse backgrounds.

Research assistants in our lab have opportunities to:

• Contribute to cutting-edge research projects

• Develop valuable research and analytical skills

• Work with a lab director and professor Dr. Adam Prus and fellow students

• Present findings at conferences

No prior research experience is required—just enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment.  To apply, fill out the form below.

What to Expect in Our Lab

As a research assistant in the Prus Lab, you will gain hands-on experience in behavioral pharmacology research. Our lab investigates how drugs affect behavior using animal models, with a focus on understanding potential treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders.

A typical week in the lab includes

• Conducting behavioral testing procedures with laboratory animals

• Learning operant conditioning techniques and behavioral assessment methods

• Collecting and recording experimental data with attention to detail

• Assisting with drug administration and pharmacological protocols

• Analyzing behavioral data and creating graphs/figures

• Participating in lab meetings and discussing current research literature

• Contributing to manuscript preparation and literature reviews

Skills you will develop

• Experimental design and methodology in behavioral neuroscience

• Animal handling and care in accordance with ethical standards

• Data collection, management, and statistical analysis

• Scientific writing and presentation skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving in research contexts

• Time management and attention to detail in a laboratory setting

Our lab maintains a collaborative and supportive environment where students learn through mentorship and direct involvement in all stages of the research process. We are committed to training the next generation of researchers in rigorous, ethical, and impactful behavioral pharmacology research.

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