Overview

The Department of Neuroscience is a basic science department that focuses on cutting-edge research in the areas of synapse development and function, sensory systems, and complex behavior, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioral neurobiology. The Dr. Michael Halassa lab is supported by funding from the federal government as well as university funds. The faculty within the department is also extensively involved with the Graduate School of Biomedical Science Program in Neuroscience as well as teaching within the medical school

What You'll Do

Working independently, but in close consultation and in cooperation with senior lab members, design and perform experiments.   Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.  Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data. Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures. Collaborate on current/future grants through participation in grant proposals, publications and presentations. Participate in contributing data to publications and presentations as co-author.  Participate in teaching, research, and mentoring including providing research guidance to graduate students or postdoctoral scholars.

• Design and perform experiment
• Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols
• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures
• Collaborate on current/future grants through participation in grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations
• Participate in teaching, research, and mentoring including providing research guidance to graduate students or postdoctoral scholars

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

• PhD is required as is at least one year of postdoctoral training and demonstrated scholarly activity including significant contributions to peer-reviewed literature and original research contributions to peer-reviewed journals. 

Pay Range

Minimum $64,550.00, Midpoint $80,700.00, Maximum $96,850.00

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.