Postdoctoral Research Associate I

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Posted: 7/15/2025

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Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Posting Number req23386
Department Psychology
Department Website Link
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights The Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute at the University of Arizona invites applications from prospective postdoctoral scholars. Potential projects involve investigating the neural mechanisms underlying age-related changes in spatial navigation and memory. Methods to be used include high density single unit recordings, with simultaneous monitoring of single cells in the medial prefrontal cortex(mPFC) and hippocampus in rodents while rodents are performing a spatial alternation task, that depends on mPFC and hippocampus interactions.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Perform behavioral, electrophysiological experiments, analyze and summarize experimental results.
  • Scholarly collaboration - Submit experimental results for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Train and supervise research assistants (undergraduate, graduate, and technical staff) working on research projects, as well as on general laboratory policies and procedures.
  • Present talks or posters at national or international scientific meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge in neuroscience research including performing behavioral experiments and electrophysiological recordings in animal models,
  • Ability to work with a high degree of independence, to find creative solutions to challenging scientific problems, and to communicate effectively in scientific writing and in oral presentations.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology or related field
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in electrophysiology and analytic methods for analyzing this type of data.
  • Experience in computational neuroscience and modeling, as well as in the aging brain is desirable.
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 8/18/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Carol Barnes, PhD
carol@nsma.arizona.edu
Open Date 7/15/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
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