Research Scientist , Department of Neuroscience

PhD trained neuroscientist with previous experience in brain slice electrophysiology and/or in vivo electrophysiology in the study of synaptic circuits and plasticity in rodent models of disease. Projects include neurodegeneration (Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease), epilepsy, and fundamental neuromodulation of synaptic transmission, across several brain regions. Expertise in behavioral assays, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, confocal imaging and/ or intracranial surgery is a plus.

Duties: The Research Scientist will work closely with the Sr. Scientist, Lab Manager, trainees, and Dr. McMahon. This person will be directly involved in planning, directing, and executing ongoing funded research projects using rodent models. This individual may also be involved in developing new areas of research and new techniques for future studies as needed. The Research Scientist will participate in training students and post-doctoral fellows in electrophysiology and other techniques, together with the Sr. Scientist and Lab Manager. The Research Scientist will lead their own research project and will be responsible for data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation. The Research Scientist will also work together with the Sr. Scientist and Dr. McMahon in grant development and writing. The Research Scientist will present data at weekly lab meetings and will attend national and international conferences.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Doctoral degree
  

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt-level, benefitted position.

For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits . This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position.

To Apply:

Please apply through the UVA job board , and search for R0067962. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Cover letter
  
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
  

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, Recruiter, at jf2sw @virginia.edu .

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