Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Neuroscience job at University of Arizona Tucson, AZ, US

Job Description

Posting Number req25662
Department Neuroscience
Department Website Link
Location Tucson Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
A postdoctoral fellow position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Lindsay Halladay in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Arizona. We are seeking a highly self-motivated individual with a proven record of productivity and demonstrated knowledge in complex in vivo and/or ex vivo methods, such as electrophysiology, miniscope calcium imaging, fiber photometry, etc.
The lab’s research focus involves mouse behavioral models and a variety of high-tech tools used to interrogate neural circuits. Tools used include chemogenetics, optogenetics, fiber photometry, in vivo electrophysiology, and calcium imaging. Project topics include investigations into the effects of early stress, as well as aversion- and reward-based systems. A willingness to learn new techniques is essential for success in this position.
More information about our research can be found at Halladay-lab.org
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Will perform independent and collaborative research projects investigating neural circuitry related to mouse behavioral assays, using tools to manipulate and measure neural activity.
Will analyze and interpret data as well as write manuscripts.
Will assist in the supervision and training of undergraduate students or other lab members.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field. The selected candidate must have a conferred Ph.D. upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years experience working with animal models in a similar field.
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience.
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 6/8/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Dr. Lindsay Halladay
Assistant Professor, Neuroscience
lrhalladay@arizona.edu
Open Date 4/10/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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