Position Summary The Research Associate will be responsible for conducting experiments laid out in the NIMH R01 grant awarded to Dr. Veenema. Specifically, they will study the neural circuits underlying social play behavior in rats and how these circuits differ in males and females with a focus on sex‐specific effects mediated by the neuropeptide oxytocin. Specific responsibilities will include: 1) designing experiments in consultation with PI, 2) conducting surgical procedures in laboratory rats including viral vector injections, cannula placement, and microdialysis probe placement, 3) analysis of social play behavior, 4) performing rat brain extraction, 5) executing histological and molecular biology procedures, 6) performing data analysis, 7) training and mentoring undergr