Research Scientist – College Of Agriculture, Biotechnology And Natural Resources

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, Nevada, US
Base: competitive + commensurate with related educ...
Not specified
Neuropeptide evolution and function
Neural circuit tracing
Neuromodulation research
The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Research Scientist for the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, focusing on neuromodulation research within the Zandawala Lab. The successful applicant will develop their own projects while collaborating with a team, with a Ph.D. in a relevant field as a key requirement

Job Summary

  • The successful applicant will work as part of a team on ongoing projects revolving around neuropeptide evolution, function and neural circuit tracing, but will primarily develop their own project depending on their interest and future goals.
  • Compensation includes a competitive salary commensurate with related education and experience, a remarkable retirement plan with a 19.25% university match, and 100% vesting on the first day.
  • Employees receive health insurance options including dental and vision, generous annual and sick leave, life insurance, and access to fitness centers and employee assistance programs.

Matching Summary

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The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Research Scientist for the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, focusing on neuromodulation research within the Zandawala Lab. The successful applicant will develop their own projects while collaborating with a team, with a Ph.D. in a relevant field as a key requirement.

Salary

Base: Competitive and commensurate with related education and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health insurance, dental, vision, generous annual and sick leave, life insurance, remarkable retirement plan with 19.25% match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • neuropeptide evolution and function
  • neural circuit tracing
  • neuromodulation research

Nice-to-have

  • culturally inclusive environment
  • collaborative team environment
  • independent project development

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. by time of appointment
  • Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, Molecular Genetics or related discipline

Work Rights

Not specified

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