Research Pro 5-Preclinical Research - Department of Neuroscience

Job Details Location: Twin Cities. Employment Type: Full-Time Regular. About the Job This position is in a laboratory involved in understanding neuronal circuits in health and disease, with a focus on epilepsy and memory using electrophysiology, calcium imaging, and mouse models. 90% of this position is dedicated writing and experimentation. The exact effort split between these components will vary depending on grant success. Initially, the position will lean heavier on writing and later it will lean heavier on experimentation. 45 % Grant and manuscript preparation (18 hours/week) Primary role of this position will be to prepare grants and manuscripts. This will require independent writing, literature searches, and analysis of existing data to construct grant/manuscript ready figures. 45 % In vivo experiments (18 hours/week) The candidate will perform surgeries, perform acquisition and analysis of electrophysiology experiments, and design and troubleshoot behavioral rigs. The candidate will be expected to work with undergraduate and graduate students in the lab and provide mentorship. 10 % Lab management support (4 hours/week) The candidate will manage colonies for the lab and supervise student hourlies. Qualifications Required Qualifications: PhD in Neuroscience or related field (or expected by start date) with one or more years of research training. Experience with neurophysiology, including in vivo rodent experiments or strong other experience paired with a strong desire and ability to learn new techniques. Experience with analysis of in vivo data sets, proficiency in Matlab, and statistical analysis. Experience with grant and research manuscript writing, including several first author publications. About the Department Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. It is an interdisciplinary science that collaborates with other fields such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, medicine and allied disciplines, philosophy, physics, and psychology. The Department of Neuroscience is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service. The Department of Neuroscience is part of the University of Minnesota's Medical School. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $83,000 annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience Time Appointment: 100% Appointment Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. 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