Postdoctoral Associate

About the role

The Halassa lab (https://halassalab.vtc.vt.edu/) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize behavioral and physiological paradigms targeting brain networks.
• Carry out in vivo neurophysiological recordings and behavioral assays in mice and tree shrews.
• Process large-scale neural datasets using computational tools to model behavioral and neural data.
• Write high-quality manuscripts and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Write fellowship applications and assist with the preparation of grant proposals.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, or a closely related quantitative field.
• PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
• Prior experience working with animal models (rodents or other mammalian models).
• Evidence of scientific productivity through peer-reviewed publications or preprints.
• Must wear protective/safety protection with the ability to stand, stoop, bend, and walk for a long periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and computational background.
• Proficiency in spike train analysis and neural decoding methods.
• Advanced programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or R.
• Experience with surgical procedures and in vivo recording techniques (e.g., electrophysiology or calcium imaging).

Grantsmanship

Write fellowship applications and assist with the preparation of grant proposals.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$63,480-$65,000

Hours per week

40+

Review Date

7/13/26

Additional Information

• The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.