Assistant Academic Research Scientist - Emory Primate Center

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**Description**

The Luessen Lab, within the Division of Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychiatric Disorders at the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University, is seeking a full-time Assistant Academic Research Scientist to join our growing team. Our research focuses on how early-life experiences—particularly drug exposure during sensitive developmental periods—shape prefrontal cortical circuits and long-term cognitive function.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to both the day-to-day execution and broader direction of ongoing projects. The Assistant Research Scientist will independently lead behavioral testing in mice, in...