Postdoctoral Neuroscience Researcher: Neural Circuits

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct scientific research under senior staff supervision, focusing on neural circuits and respiratory/motor control in preclinical models.

The role emphasizes publishing manuscripts, presenting at meetings, and contributing to protocol development, data analysis, and collaboration across labs; a PhD in neuroscience or related field is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or related field is required.
• Prior neuroscience research experience preferred.
• Experience with rodent models and neurophysiological methods is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on assigned neural and respiratory circuits.
• Prepares research reports and manuscripts for publication.
• Performs experiments using preclinical models and diverse techniques.
• Maintains research records and ensures compliance with policies.
• Collaborates with PI and trainees, mentoring junior researchers when appropriate.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Excellent communication

Education

PhD in neuroscience/related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

R

Spike2

Job description

The University of Miami invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct scientific research under senior staff supervision, focusing on neural circuits and respiratory/motor control in preclinical models.

The role emphasizes publishing manuscripts, presenting at meetings, and contributing to protocol development, data analysis, and collaboration across labs; a PhD in neuroscience or related field is required.