Postdoctoral Scientist, Neuropharmacology (Rodent Behavior)

Painresearchers; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RTI International in North Carolina seeks a Research Associate to conduct and manage neuropsychopharmacology studies in behaving rodents. This role demands hands-on lab work and strong organizational skills to support planning, execution, and reporting.

The candidate should have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of rodent model experience, with emphasis on behavioral and pharmacological methods.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while meeting aggressive project timelines and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral and pharmacological dosing experiments in rodents.
• Perform rodent surgeries, including intracranial procedures, and provide pre- and post-operative care.
• Manipulate and monitor neural activity in rodents engaged in behavioral tasks.
• Maintain oversight of laboratory rodents, including monitoring animal health and welfare.
• Maintain accurate behavioral observations, experimental records, and data collection documentation.
• Review study data and associated records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in neuroscience/pharmacology/psychology

Tools

MATLAB

Python

R

Job description

RTI International in North Carolina seeks a Research Associate to conduct and manage neuropsychopharmacology studies in behaving rodents. This role demands hands-on lab work and strong organizational skills to support planning, execution, and reporting.

The candidate should have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of rodent model experience, with emphasis on behavioral and pharmacological methods.