Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Neuroscience

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Neuroscience Posting Number req25662 Department Neuroscience Department Website Link Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

A postdoctoral fellow position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Lindsay Halladay in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Arizona. We are seeking a highly self-motivated individual with a proven record of productivity and demonstrated knowledge in complex in vivo and/or ex vivo methods, such as electrophysiology, miniscope calcium imaging, fiber photometry, etc.

The labs research focus involves mouse behavioral models and a variety of high-tech tools used to interrogate neural circuits. Tools used include chemogenetics, optogenetics, fiber photometry, in vivo electrophysiology, and calcium imaging. Project topics include investigations into the effects of early stress, as well as aversion- and reward-based systems. A willingness to learn new techniques is essential for success in this position.

More information about our research can be found at Halladay-lab.org

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

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years experience working with animal models in a similar field.

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 6/8/2026 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Dr. Lindsay Halladay
Assistant Professor, Neuroscience
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