Research Scientist – College Of Agriculture, Biotechnology And Natural Resources

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, Nevada, US
Competitive + commensurate with education; 19.25% ...
Ph.d. in neuroscience or related discipline
Focus on neuromodulation research
Ability to develop independent projects
The successful applicant will work as part of a team on ongoing projects revolving around neuropeptide evolution and neural circuit tracing while primarily developing their own project

Job Summary

  • The successful applicant will work as part of a team on ongoing projects revolving around neuropeptide evolution and neural circuit tracing while primarily developing their own project.
  • The University offers a generous retirement plan where the employee's 19.25% contribution is fully matched by the University with 100% vesting on the first day.
  • Employees are eligible for reduced-rate tuition benefits for themselves and qualified dependents through the Faculty Grants-in-Aid program.

Matching Summary

The successful applicant will work as part of a team on ongoing projects revolving around neuropeptide evolution and neural circuit tracing while primarily developing their own project.

Salary

Competitive and commensurate with education; 19.25% retirement match provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related discipline
  • Focus on neuromodulation research
  • Ability to develop independent projects

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Drosophila or arthropods
  • Programming skills for data analysis
  • Interest in team collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. by time of appointment
  • Degree in Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, or Molecular Genetics
  • Background check verification required

Work Rights

Not specified

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