Postdoctoral Scholar/Pro tem Research Assistant/Associate - open pool

LaneHelp; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Institute of Neuroscience at the University of Oregon invites qualified applicants for an open pool to recruit Postdoctoral Scholars, pro tem Research Assistants, and Research Associates. Roles require excellent organizational, laboratory and communication skills and a track record of successful research.

Positions span four research areas—Developmental Biology, Systems Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience and Computational/Theoretical Neuroscience—and will involve diverse experimental work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.
• PhD in Biology or related field.
• Experience in neuroscience research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a variety of experiments across the four research areas: Developmental Biology, Systems Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience and Computational/Theoretical Neuroscience.
• Contribute to project planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting in a collaborative lab setting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Laboratory skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

PhD in Biology or related field

Job description

Institute of Neuroscience Open Pool for Postdoctoral Scholars, Research Assistants and Research Associates

Department: Institute of Neuroscience

Rank: Research Assistant, Research Associate, Postdoctoral Scholar

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise.

Department Summary

The Institute of Neuroscience (ION) is a group of biologists, psychologists, and human physiologists at the University of Oregon that has pooled its expertise to tackle fundamental questions in neuroscience – questions such as, "How do neural stem cells choose between self-renewal and differentiation?" "What mechanisms generate the large diversity of neurons within the brain?" "How do these neurons 'wire up' into functional circuits?" "How do neural circuits produce behavior?"

Position Summary

The Institute of Neuroscience (ION) seeks qualified applicants through this open pool to recruit Postdoctoral Scholars, pro tem Research Assistants, and Research Associates. These positions require excellent organizational, laboratory and communication skills and a history of successful research. The successful candidate will participate in a variety of types of experiments in one of four research areas: Developmental Biology, Systems Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience and Computational/Theoretical Neuroscience.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Biology or related field
• PhD in Biology or related field

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