About the role
Job no: 493796
Work type: Academic Students
Location: Norman
Categories: Student
Pay Range: Targeted salary of $360 biweekly, based on education and experience
Benefits Eligible: No
Work Schedule: Flexible Schedule
Travel: Not required
Position Introduction:
The School of Biological Sciences is searching for an Undergraduate Research Assistant to work on spinal cord control of leg movements. Our research focuses on how an animal's nervous system selects and generates appropriate behaviors for each circumstance the animal faces.
In this position, you will primarily assist with animal surgeries related to this research goal. No experience is required, however excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills are necessary.
Duties include:
Animal surgeries: This will include anesthetizing the animal, exposing the spinal cord, and separating nerves from other tissues without damaging them.
Cleaning and organization of the laboratory
Operation of autoclave, making solutions as needed
Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience:
Must be currently enrolled in the Fall Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.
Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills are required
Must have the patience and ability to sit at a stereomicroscope and manipulate surgical tools for as long as eight hours at a time
Some university-level Biology coursework preferred
Required Certifications and Licenses:
None
Department Preferences:
None
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: No
Advertised: 13 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Dec 2026 Central Standard Time
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