"Senior Scientist - Neuroscience"

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Dr. Yao Chen’s Laboratory in the Department of Neuroscience at WashU Medicine is seeking a motivated and curious scientist for a full-time Senior Scientist position.

Our laboratory conducts fundamental research to understand how dynamics of molecular signals contribute to neuromodulator actions and sleep functions. We employ a wide variety of techniques ex vivo and in vivo, including advanced microscopy, electrophysiology, molecular biology, and behavior analysis. The principal investigator is committed to fostering a lab culture that promotes kindness, rigor, and creativity.

This position collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

For further information, see https://sites.wustl.edu/yaochenlab/.

• Collaborates with the PI and lab members on the design, conduct and reporting of research projects.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting. May submit grant proposals in rare circumstances with the approval of the PI, Department Head and Dean.
• Prepares and submits papers on research.
• Develops hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing them.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Manages research projects with other institutions and investigators.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Required Qualifications

Education: PhD or Terminal Degree or Combination of Education and Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.

Work Experience: Postdoctoral (3 Years)

Preferred Qualifications:

Extensive experience and expertise in optical imaging and/or electrophysiology is highly preferred.

Skills: Analytical Problem Solving, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Processes, Laboratory Techniques, Oral Communications, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

R12

Salary Range

$63,400.00 - $115,000.00 / Annually