Pro tem and Career Postdoctoral Scholar/Research Assistant/Research Associate - open pool - University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
About the Job
Department: Institute of Neuroscience
Rank: Postdoctoral Scholar/Research Assistant/Research Associate
Annual Basis: 12 Month
Review of Applications Begins
Applications will be reviewed as needs arise
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include cover letter and CV
Department Summary
The Institute of Neuroscience (ION) is a group of biologists, psychologists, and human physiologists at the University of Oregon that has pooled its expertise to tackle fundamental questions in neuroscience – questions such as, "How do neural stem cells choose between self-renewal and differentiation?" "What mechanisms generate the large diversity of neurons within the brain?" "How do these neurons 'wire up' into functional circuits?" "How do neural circuits produce behavior?"
Position Summary
The Institute of Neuroscience (ION) seeks qualified applicants through this open pool to recruit pro tem Postdoctoral Scholars, Research Assistants, and Research Associates. These positions require excellent organizational, laboratory and communication skills and a history of successful research. The successful candidate will participate in a variety of types of experiments in one of four research areas: Developmental Biology, Systems Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience and Computational/Theoretical Neuroscience.
In rare circumstances we may hire ongoing career faculty out of this pool.
Minimum Requirements
Research Assistant:
Bachelors degree in Biology or related field
Research Associate/Postdoctoral Scholar:
PhD in Biology or related field
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