"Postdoctoral Position, Department of Psychology, University of Washington"

Position Description

The Kim Lab is seeking a full-time postdoctoral scholar with experience in single-unit/LFP recording and/or calcium imaging in rodents. This NIMH-funded position focuses on investigating the neural dynamics of fear circuits in response to potential danger and actual attacks by animate entities. The position offers opportunities for close collaboration within a vibrant neuroscience community at UW. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 2-3 references. The preferred start date is January 1, 2026.

This position is full-time (100% FTE), 12 months/year, with an initial term appointment of one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding for up to three years. The salary for this position will be $68,460/year ($5,705/month), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination, and employee benefits will be provided. Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to the lab director, Jeansok Kim, at jeansokk@uw.edu.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Psychology (Behavioral Neuroscience) or Neuroscience-related disciplines.

Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two to three references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

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