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Location: Pullman, Washington
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The successful candidate will use electrophysiologic, activity-based, and molecular approaches to make important contributions to understanding how endocannabinoids, opioids, and other transmitters regulate specific aspects of food and drug intake. Receive technical training and active mentorship. Take advantage of career development opportunities suited to your goals including opportunities to mentor, teaching, applying for awards, and attending workshops. Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art research facility which houses many labs with overlapping research interests and offers a collaborative and tight-knit community. Live in a beautiful, friendly, and safe area with all that 2 neighboring major state universities have to offer. Spend time recreating in nature, at college sports events, or exploring the small towns of the Palouse as the seasons change all while making a living wage and building towards your future.
The Department of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience is an academic unit in the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Faculty within the department form highly collaborative research units that study substance abuse, ingestive behavior, stress, and sleep neurobiology. Thus, the candidate will have ample opportunities for collaboration and co-mentoring. Postdocs can compete for both intramural and external research grants. In addition to postdoctoral training, the department offers baccalaureate and doctoral degree programs in Neuroscience. The department is housed in an award-winning, ultra-modern BSL-2 research facility on the Pullman campus of Washington State University, and it is equipped with state-of-the-art microscopy, imaging, electrophysiology, cell biology, and behavioral testing equipment. Pullman is a college town located in the heart of the Palouse, on the Southeast border of Washington State, with easy access to various outdoor recreation opportunities. It has received accolades for highest quality of life, healthy community, safety, and green transportation.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in neuroscience or related field is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate they are self-motivated, willing to learn, and a good team player.
Preference will be given to applicants that have experience in electrophysiology and/or stereotaxic surgery and have a strong understanding of the physiology of motivated behaviors, energy balance regulation, and/or opioid actions.
Strong oral and written communication skills in English preferred.
Area/College:
College of Veterinary Medicine
Department Name:
Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience
City, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99164-7620
Department Link:
https://vetmed.wsu.edu/departments/integrative-physiology-and-neuroscience/
Annual Salary:
$63,000 - $73,000 | Salary determination based on experience.
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.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.
Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.
Overtime Eligibility:
Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.
FTE: 100%
Temporary End Date:
This is a temporary position expected to end on December 31, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
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:
Applicants must upload all required documents listed below 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. Please verify your education and career experience is updated in Workday:
https://jira.esg.wsu.edu/servicedesk/customer/kb/view/263393319
All documents must be attached before submitting the application. The application cannot be edited once submitted.
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 interest in position
curriculum vitae
Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
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