Available Title(s):
306-NN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Business Title:
Postdoctoral Fellow - Hentges Lab

Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Position Details:

Position 1 Postdoctoral fellow to study the neural regulation of foot intake.

Funded position where you can employ a combination of techniques customized to your skills and training goals to uncover new details into the neural control of food intake and energy balance. The lab is housed in a beautiful state-of-the-art building specifically designed for neuroscience research and is equipped for studies using opto- and chemogenetics, electrophysiology, physiologic monitoring, molecular and behavioral approaches. The successful candidate will enjoy a casual, collaborative environment with extensive technical and career training opportunities. Previous trainees have had remarkable success in publishing, funding, and landing the jobs they desired be it in academia, science communication, industry or elsewhere.

Required Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent in Neuroscience or a related field prior to starting and will have experience in the use of rodent models in neuroscience research.
  
• Applicants must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skills include slice electrophysiology, studies of energy balance regulation, mouse husbandry and intracranial stereotaxic surgery in mice.
  
• Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and can benefit from the lab and university's commitment to an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Location: The lab is located in a vibrant department with a large focus on the study of energy balance regulation, and sits in the heart of the Washington State University Pullman campus. Pullman is a lively college town nestled in the majestic rolling wheat fields of the Palouse region. Outdoor recreation and safe, easy living are highlights of the area.

Position 2 Postdoctoral fellow to study opioid signalling and OUD

Funded position with customizable opportunities to study opioid signaling and opioid use disorder as desired to fit your skills and career goals. The lab has ongoing studies on endogenous opioid production and actions, opioid receptor desensitization, and approaches to interfere with opioid use disorder. The successful applicant will determine which questions and techniques interest them the most and will design a plan to gain the training they desire. The lab is housed in a beautiful state-of-the-art building specifically designed for neuroscience research and is equipped for studies using opto- and chemogenetics, electrophysiology, imaging, molecular and behavioral approaches. The successful candidate will enjoy a casual, collaborative environment with extensive technical and career training opportunities. Previous trainees have had remarkable success in publishing, funding, and landing the jobs they desired be it in academia, science communication, industry or elsewhere.

Required Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent in Neuroscience or a related field prior to starting and will have experience in the use of rodent models in neuroscience research.
  
• Applicants must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skills include slice electrophysiology, RNA detection, rat handling, and rodent surgery.
  
• Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and can benefit from the lab and university's commitment to an inclusive and welcoming environment.
  
  

Location: The lab is located in a vibrant department with a large focus on the study of drugs of abuse and motivated behaviors, and sits in the heart of the Washington State University Pullman campus. Pullman is a lively college town nestled in the majestic rolling wheat fields of the Palouse region. Outdoor recreation and safe, easy living are highlights of the area.

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/departments/integrative-physiology-and-neuroscience/ click into "Faculty Directory" and then to Shane Hentges.

Monthly Salary: $4,707-5,457 | In accordance with RCW 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 additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.

Overtime Eligibility: Dependent upon salary.

FTE: 100%

Temporary Position End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on December 31, 2024. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Screening Begin Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Monday, April 17, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume-CV/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Required Documents:

• Resume
  
• Cover Letter

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To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Postdoctoral-Fellow-Hentges-Lab_R-9190

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