Neuroscience Research Associate: Neural Data & Behavior

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)

Roanoke (VA)

Hybrid

USD 54,000 - 66,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The Halassa lab at Virginia Tech Carilion's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute invites applications for a Research Associate position in Roanoke, VA. The successful candidate will lead projects on neural circuits underlying flexible cognition in rodents and tree shrews, receiving mentorship from the Principal Investigator and senior staff.

The role emphasizes designing behavioral and physiological experiments, performing in vivo recordings, analyzing large datasets, and contributing to

Qualifications

MS or BS in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, or a closely related quantitative field.
Prior experience working with animal models (rodents or other mammalian models).
Evidence of scientific productivity through peer-reviewed publications or preprints.

Responsibilities

Experimental Design: Develop and optimize behavioral and physiological paradigms targeting brain networks.
Data Collection: Conduct in vivo neurophysiological recordings and behavioral assays in mice and tree shrews.
Data Analysis: Process large-scale neural datasets, applying computational tools to model behavioral and neural data.
Dissemination: Write high-quality manuscripts and present findings at national and international conferences.
Grantsmanship: Write fellowship applications and assist with the preparation of grant proposals.