Senior Neurobehavioral Scientist

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Battelle delivers scientific excellence in support of national security, human performance, and health-related mission needs. We are seeking a Senior Neurobehavioral Scientist to lead the design, execution, and interpretation of nonclinical neurobehavioral studies evaluating central nervous system (CNS) and behavioral outcomes following defined exposures, including biological agents, chemicals/inhalation, ionizing and non‑ionizing energy, and acoustic/sonic/blast modalities. In this role, you will serve as a Principal Investigator, partnering closely with multidisciplinary teams (exposure operations, toxicology, electrophysiology, pathology, imaging, and biomarker science) to deliver rigorous, reproducible datasets and sponsor‑ready technical reports.

You will define modality‑appropriate behavioral batteries, develop longitudinal study designs, integrate exposure characterization with behavioral and physiological readouts, and clearly communicate findings and uncertainties to diverse stakeholders.

• Translate sponsor objectives into exposure–effect study designs, endpoints, and decision criteria.
• Develop, select and/or validate behavioral assays tailored to exposure modality and mechanism of action; establish baseline and follow‑up schedules.
• Oversee in vivo neurobehavioral testing, ensuring adherence to SOPs, GDP, and GLP requirements (when applicable).
• Integrate multimodal data streams—including telemetry/EEG, imaging, and pathology—with behavioral outcomes.
• Apply robust quantitative methods and maintain reproducible QC and analysis pipelines.
• Author IACUC protocols and uphold compliance with AAALAC, OLAW, USDA, and related frameworks.
• Collaborate with biosafety, chemical safety, radiation safety, and industrial hygiene teams.
• Lead project scope, schedule, and budget; mentor staff; engage sponsors; support proposals.

• PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Psychology, or related field with 5+ years postdoc/industry experience OR MS with 10+ years focused on in vivo neurobehavioral research.
• Demonstrated leadership of exposure–effect studies from design through sponsor reporting.
• Hands‑on proficiency with multiple behavioral domains and longitudinal designs.
• Experience collaborating with exposure science teams (inhalation, acoustic, radiation) and integrating exposure metadata.
• Strong statistics and data analysis skills; IACUC authorship; knowledge of AAALAC/OLAW/USDA and GLP.

• Experience with inhalation toxicology, acoustic/sonic/blast paradigms, radiation, or biologics/immune-modulating models.
• Expertise with EEG/EMG telemetry, seizure detection, sleep analysis, or ML tools like Deep Lab Cut .
• CRO or sponsor-facing experience; proposal development; ISO 17025 familiarity.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule:
  Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement:
  You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in‑office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in‑office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge:
  You get paid time off to support work‑life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness:
  Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together:
  Coverage for partners, gender‑affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
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