Pro tem Research Assistant/Research Associate/Postdoctoral Scholar - open pool

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Work type: Faculty - Pro Tempore

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Biology/Life Sciences, Natural Science, Research/Scientific/Grants, Psychology, Neuroscience

Department: Institute of Neuroscience

Rank: No Rank

Annual Basis: 12 Month

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Applications are reviewed as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with a completed application form, please include a 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.

Minimum Requirements

Research Assistant:

Bachelors degree in Biology or related field

Research Associate/Postdoctoral Scholar:

PhD in Biology or related field

Professional Competencies

Preferred Qualifications

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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