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Washington State University Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Pullman, Washington
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: February 28, 2025 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate Business Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Employee Type: Faculty (+) (Fixed Term) Position Term: 12 Month Position Details: A full time Postdoctoral Fellow/PhD-trained Scientific Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Rita Fuchs, in the Department of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience (IPN) at Washington State University (WSU) in Pullman, WA. Summary of Duties: Successful candidates will conduct NIH funded research on the neurobiological link between drug memories and drug relapse. Studies will map neuronal microcircuits, or engrams, that encode drug memories, phenotype engram cells, and examine adaptations in these microcircuits that correspond to changes in memory strength. Experiments will utilize a combination of in vivo optogenetics, fiber photometry, immunohistochemistry, ex vivo optogenetics, slice electrophysiology, and a novel translational model of cocaine relapse. Fellows will receive technical and theoretical training relevant for the project and strong support as they develop extramural research proposals and independent projects. Candidates with expertise in sterile surgical procedures, electrophysiology, fiber photometry, MATLAB coding, and/or rodent behavior will have an advantage. Start date is flexible. Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree in Neuroscience or a related field, strong written and oral communication skills, a demonstrated record of accomplishments, and less than 5 years of research experience since receipt of the doctoral degree. Additional Information: Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine Department Name: Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164-7620 Department Link: https://vetmed.wsu.edu/departments/integrative-physiology-and-neuroscience/ Annual Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/. Overtime Eligibility: Overtime eligible. FTE: 100% Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on March 31, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.