Postdoctoral Associate Roanoke
State of Virginia · Virginia
- Role
- Data scientist
- First seen
- Jul 6, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $63,480-$65,000
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Summary
The Halassa Lab at Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to lead projects investigating flexible cognition and cognitive deficits in neuropsychiatric disorders using rodent and tree shrew models. The role combines experimental design, in vivo neurophysiological recordings, computational data analysis, and manuscript preparation, with direct mentorship from the Principal Investigator. The position aims to bridge fundamental discoveries about brain networks to developing targeted treatments for patients.
Key qualifications
- PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, or closely related quantitative field awarded within 4 years of appointment
- Prior experience working with animal models (rodents or other mammalian models)
- Evidence of scientific productivity through peer-reviewed publications or preprints
- Strong analytical and computational background
- Proficiency in spike train analysis, neural decoding methods, and programming (MATLAB, Python, or R)
- Experience with surgical procedures and in vivo recording techniques (electrophysiology or calcium imaging)
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