Research Scientist I- Institute For Human Neuroscience

Boys Town National Research Hospital

Omaha, Nebraska, US
Not specified; generous start-up pyckage provided;...
Phd or md in neuroscience or related field
Postdoctoral training experience required
Strong publication record in high impact journals
The Institute for Human Neuroscience at Boys Town invites applications for junior faculty positions focusing on building nationally recognized research programs in pediatric brain health

Job Summary

  • The Institute for Human Neuroscience at Boys Town invites applications for junior faculty positions focusing on building nationally recognized research programs in pediatric brain health.
  • Successful candidates will receive strong financial support including a generous start-up package and access to pilot project funding up to $50k annually.
  • The role requires the ability to secure independent external funding from agencies like the NIH while mentoring PhD students in a joint program with Creighton University.

Matching Summary

The Institute for Human Neuroscience at Boys Town invites applications for junior faculty positions focusing on building nationally recognized research programs in pediatric brain health.

Salary

Not specified; Generous start-up package provided; Pilot project funding ($50k direct costs/year) and major research project funding (~$175k direct costs/year) available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD or MD in neuroscience or related field
  • Postdoctoral training experience required
  • Strong publication record in high impact journals
  • Demonstrated ability to generate extramural funding
  • Experience with neuroimaging methods like MEG or MRI

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in pediatric brain health research
  • Familiarity with OPM or neuromodulation techniques
  • Ability to teach graduate courses in cognitive neuroscience
  • Collaborative spirit in transdisciplinary teams
  • Experience supervising graduate fellows and interns

Key Requirements

  • PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree required
  • 0-7 years post-doctoral experience
  • BLS certification within 90 days of hire
  • CITI certification within 30 days of hire
  • Sustained record of research in refereed journals

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