Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Associate

Available Title(s): 306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate Business Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Associate - Fuchs Laboratory Employee Type: Faculty (+) (Fixed Term) Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Position Details:

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree in Neuroscience or a related field, strong written and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated record of accomplishments.

• For Postdoctoral position less than five years of research experience since receipt of the doctoral degree.

• For Research Associate position more than five years of research experience since the 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:

Annual Salary:

$56,484 - $66,000

In accordance with RCW 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.

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Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime eligible, dependent on salary

FTE: 100%

This is a temporary position expected to end on May 31, 2024 . Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

The posting close date has been extended; Applicants must now submit their completed application by Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

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

RCW 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. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

• Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files.

• Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.

• Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

Required Documents:

• Cover letter stating rank applying for and addressing qualifications

• Curriculum vitae

• Contact information for three professional references

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