Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
Independently supports, designs, and leads behavioral and in vivo physiology research, supervises laboratory personnel, and serves as a key resource for scientific expertise in neuroscience experiments.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Independently designs, conducts, and oversees behavioral and in vivo physiology experiments.
• Supervises, mentors, and supports laboratory team members.
• Provides scientific and technical expertise, acting as a resource for lab members and collaborators.
• Analyzes data, prepares figures, and contributes meaningfully to manuscripts and reports.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards; maintains documentation for laboratory practices and specimen management.
• Coordinates research projects effectively with other core facilities and collaborating investigators.
• Performs additional 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:
Phd Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:
Postdoctoral (3 Years)

Skills:
Not Applicable

Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

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

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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