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Postdoc Description
Department

2511-AZ Rsch Labs-Interdisciplinary

College/Division

Vice President for Research

Posted Rate of Pay

DOE ($36,996 - $51,038)

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Exempt

Category

Appointed: Professional

Departmental Contact

David Shropshire

Departmental Contact Phone

621-2715

Departmental Contact Email

shrop@email.arizona.edu

Job Open Date

12-14-2012

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Review begins on (Continues until position filled)

12-21-2012

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Days and Schedule to be Worked

Number of Hours Worked per Week

Limited to current UA employees only

No

Documents required to be attached electronically with this application

Letter of Interest Curriculum Vitae

Documents that may be attached electronically or mailed directly to department per instructions below



Additional application instructions (include instructions for submission)

Please include the names and contact information for three references in the on-line application.



Position Summary

The Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute at the University of Arizona invites applications from prospective postdoctoral scholars. Potential projects involve the use of advanced methods for parallel neural recording in conscious animals (primates and/or rodents) to study dynamic interactions of neural populations and/or neuronal activity mapping at cellular resolution using immediate-early gene imaging methods. Outstanding UA benefits include, health, dental and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more.



Duties and Responsibilities

•Perform behavioral, electrophysiological and/or molecular biological experiments at a postdoctoral level under supervision of PI. * Analyze and summarize experimental results. * Submit experimental results for publication in peer-reviewed journals. * Present talks or posters at national or international scientific meetings. * Train and supervise research assistants (undergraduate, graduate, and technical staff) working on your research project, as well as on general laboratory policies and procedures.

Arizona Board of Regents Minimum Qualifications

Not applicable for this position.

Additional Minimum Qualifications

•Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

A strong background, including significant publications, in theoretical and/or systems neuroscience related to higher cerebral function at the neuronal level.



Pre-employment Screening Requirements

The University of Arizona conducts pre-employment screening for all positions, which includes a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and work history. In addition, a check of names and identification documents is conducted on all new employees to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the United States.



What kind of criminal background check is required for this position?

This position is non-security sensitive and requires a name-based criminal background check



Supplemental Pre-Employment Screening

None

Job Category

Postdoctoral Research Research

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