Postdoc, Systems Neuroscience: Neural Circuits & Cognition

Virginia Tech; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Retirement options

Professional development support

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Systems Neuroscience to lead innovative projects within the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. The successful candidate will engage in state-of-the-art research focusing on cognitive functions in rodent models, supported by mentorship from experienced researchers.

With a required PhD in a relevant field and a robust analytical skill set, this role involves developing experimental designs, performing data analyses, and disseminating research findings at academic conferences. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to appointment.
• Prior experience working with animal models (rodents or mammalian).
• Evidence of publications through peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize behavioral and physiological paradigms.
• Conduct in vivo neurophysiological recordings in animal models.
• Process large-scale neural datasets, apply computational tools.
• Write high-quality manuscripts for publications.
• Assist with the preparation of grant proposals.

Skills

Neuroscience

Data Analysis

Programming in MATLAB

Spike train analysis

Animal models

Education

PhD in Neuroscience or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

R

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Systems Neuroscience to lead innovative projects within the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. The successful candidate will engage in state-of-the-art research focusing on cognitive functions in rodent models, supported by mentorship from experienced researchers.

With a required PhD in a relevant field and a robust analytical skill set, this role involves developing experimental designs, performing data analyses, and disseminating research findings at academic conferences. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.