Staff Scientist

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in neuroscience, biology, biomedical engineering, or related discipline
• A strong publication record demonstrating scientific productivity and independence
• Expertise in three or more of the following areas: epilepsy neuroscience, microscopy and image analysis in vivo, experimental approaches with mouse models, molecular biology and genomics, computational analysis (Matlab/Python)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and mentoring skills
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to rigorous, reproducible science

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead independent research projects
• Establish and optimize new experimental and computational technologies
• Train postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research staff
• Analyze complex datasets and contribute to high-impact publications
• Assist with grant preparation and development of new research directions
• Build collaborations across Vanderbilt and with external investigators
• Help shape the long-term scientific vision of the laboratory

Benefits

• The Nguyen Laboratory is part of the Department of Pharmacology and the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, providing an outstanding interdisciplinary research environment with access to world-class imaging, mouse behavior, and computational core facilities.
• We are affiliated with Vanderbilt’s Center for Computational Systems Biology and Memory and Alzheimer's Center.

Pay and Schedule

• Details regarding pay and schedule are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

• Details regarding schedule are not specified in this posting.

Benefits

• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in neuronal circuits and epilepsy.
• Establish new technologies and approaches in advanced imaging and in vivo electrophysiology.
• Publish in leading scientific journals.
• Build collaborations across Vanderbilt's basic and translational neuroscience communities.
• Help shape the growth and scientific direction of a new and ambitious research program.

About Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is one of the nation's leading biomedical research institutions and offers an exceptional collaborative environment with strengths in neuroscience, biology, neurology, neurosurgery, and engineering. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt provides access to outstanding research infrastructure and a vibrant scientific community.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send the following as a single PDF to qa.nguyen@vanderbilt.edu:

• Curriculum vitae
• A brief summary of previous research accomplishments and future scientific interests
• Contact information for 3-5 professional references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.