Postdoctoral Research Associate- Halladay Lab, Department of Neuroscience

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reduction for employee and fam

Relocation services

Job summary

University of Arizona, Department of Neuroscience, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Dr. Lindsay Halladay's lab. The role focuses on mouse behavioral models using chemogenetics, optogenetics, calcium imaging, and electrophysiology to study neural circuits involved in stress, aversion, and reward.

NIH salary guidelines apply, with full benefits. Ideal candidates have a PhD in Neuroscience or related field, strong publication record, and capability to work independently

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field required with conferral upon hire.
• Experience with mouse behavioral assays and neural circuit interrogation.
• Ability to write manuscripts and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative neural circuit research using mouse behavioral assays and neural activity manipulation.
• Analyze data and contribute to manuscript preparation.
• Supervise/train undergraduate students and lab members.

Skills

In vivo electrophysiology

Calcium imaging

Miniscope calcium imaging

Fiber photometry

Optogenetics

Chemogenetics

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

Tools

Miniscope

Fiber photometry

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate- Halladay Lab, Department of Neuroscience

Posting Number req27400

Department Neuroscience

Department Website Link https://neurosci.arizona.edu

Location Tucson Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Arizona advances education and research across the diverse and interdisciplinary field of neuroscience. Our work spans a broad range of areas, including nervous system development and physiology, behavior, genetics, pharmacology, computational modeling, and neurological and psychiatric disorders. Through innovative education and research, the department is committed to advancing understanding of the nervous system and preparing students and scholars to contribute to this dynamic and rapidly evolving field of modern science.

The University of Arizona's Department of Neuroscience invites you to apply for the role of Postdoctoral Fellow in Dr. Lindsay Halladay's research laboratory. We are seeking a highly self-motivated individual with a record of productivity and appropriate expertise in behavioral neuroscience. The lab's research focus involves mouse behavioral models and a variety of high-tech tools used to interrogate neural circuits. Project topics include the investigation of the effects of early stress, as well as aversion and reward-based systems. Tools used include chemogenetics, optogenetics, calcium imaging, and both in vivo and ex vivo electrophysiology. More information about our research can be found at Halladay-lab.org.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research projects investigating neural circuitry related to mouse behavioral assays, using tools to manipulate and measure neural activity.
• Analyze and interpret data as well as write manuscripts.
• Assist in the supervision and training of undergraduate students and other lab members.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Demonstrated knowledge of complex in vivo and/or ex vivo methods, such as electrophysiology, miniscope calcium imaging, fiber photometry, etc.
• Ability and willingness to learn and apply new research techniques is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field. The selected candidate must have a conferred Ph.D. upon hire.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Research

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

NIH Salary Guidelines, Depends on Experience

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

12/15/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Lindsay Halladay, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Neuroscience

[e-mail]

Open Date

10/21/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

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