Postdoctoral Research Associate
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biomedical Science, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Postdoctoral Research Associate
About the Opportunity
The Shansky Lab is seeking a full-time postdoc to conduct National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded behavioral neuroscience research investigating sex differences in cortical circuits mediating defensive responding. Responsibilities will include rodent colony management, stereotaxic surgery, behavior testing, fiber photometry protocols and data analysis, brain tissue processing for immunohistochemistry, RNAscope, and fluorescent microscopy. Depending on the postdoc's career goals, they will be mentored in grant- and paper-writing, team management, and public speaking.
Minimum Qualifications
- A PhD in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field and at least three years of experience in a rodent neuroscience lab is required
- Skills related to the techniques listed above are preferred
Required Documents
- Resume
Position Type
Research
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/
Pay Type:
108S
Expected Hiring Range:
$60,315.00 - $85,192.50
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