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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Behavioral Neuroscience and Sex Differences in Cortical Defensive Circuits Northeastern University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
Full-time salaried postdoctoral position with an expected hiring range of $60,315.00–$85,192.50. Northeastern University states that eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness and life benefits, retirement benefits, and commuting and transportation support. Starting salary depends on factors including education, experience, location, knowledge, expertise, skills, and internal pay comparisons.
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United States
University
Northeastern University
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About this position
Northeastern University’s Shansky Lab is seeking a full-time postdoctoral researcher for NIH-funded behavioral neuroscience research on sex differences in cortical circuits that mediate defensive responding.
The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to an integrated rodent neuroscience program involving colony management, stereotaxic surgery, behavioral testing, fiber photometry protocols, and quantitative data analysis. The project also includes brain tissue processing for immunohistochemistry, RNAscope, and fluorescent microscopy, providing experience across systems neuroscience, behavioral analysis, and cellular or molecular characterization of neural circuits.
The researcher will work within the Shansky Lab at Northeastern University’s Boston campus. Depending on career goals, the lab offers mentoring in grant and paper writing, team management, and public speaking, supporting development as an independent behavioral neuroscience researcher.
The position is embedded in Northeastern’s R1 research environment, where interdisciplinary teams combine data, technology, and human-centered expertise to address complex scientific challenges.
Funding details
Full-time salaried postdoctoral position with an expected hiring range of $60,315.00–$85,192.50. Northeastern University states that eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness and life benefits, retirement benefits, and commuting and transportation support. Starting salary depends on factors including education, experience, location, knowledge, expertise, skills, and internal pay comparisons.
What's required
A PhD in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field is required, along with at least three years of experience in a rodent neuroscience laboratory. Experience with rodent colony management, stereotaxic surgery, behavioral testing, fiber photometry, data analysis, brain tissue processing, immunohistochemistry, RNAscope, and fluorescent microscopy is preferred or relevant to the role. Required application document: resume.
How to apply
Apply through the Northeastern University Workday job portal using the application link. Submit a resume as the required document.
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