Postdoctoral Research Associate

　　Available Title(s):

　　306-NNFACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate, 306-YNFACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate

　　Business Title:

　　Postdoctoral Research Associate

　　Employee Type:

　　Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

　　Time Type:

　　Full time

　　Position Term:

　　12 Month

　　Position Details:

　　Use electrophysiolgic, 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.

　　Required Qualifications:

　　The successful applicant will have earned a PhD in Neuroscience or related field, be fluent in written and spoken English, and will be self-motivated, willing to learn, and a good team player.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　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.

　　Additional Information:

　　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/our-team/profile/?nid=shentges

　　Annual Salary:

　　$60,000 - $71,000

　　In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=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/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.

　　Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

　　FTE: 100%

　　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.

　　Posting Close Date:

　　Posting close date has been revised: Applicants must now submit their complet