The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
Research Associate in Psychology
The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
Overview
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position in the Ribic NeuroLab at the University of Virginia. The PI of the lab, Dr. Adema Ribic, is in the Department of Psychology and the Program for Fundamental Neuroscience, and the lab collaborates with the local neuroscience community through UVA Brain Institute and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences initiatives.
Responsibilities and Training The PI and the lab will provide training in cutting-edge approaches to study the developing brain, such as in vivo electrophysiology and imaging in combination with optogenetic and chemogenetic manipulation of neural activity in behaving mouse pups, as well as in scientific writing and presentations. The successful candidate is expected to aid in ongoing projects, and to pursue independent research lines. They will also be expected to be the primary contact for all manuscripts resulting from their research in the Ribic NeuroLab and will be encouraged and supported to apply for independent funding. The PI has mentored scientists who transitioned to non-academic positions and has been an advisor for successful K99 applications.
Ribic NeuroLab is part of a vibrant developmental neuroscience community at UVA, enabling interactions with a broad spectrum of neuroscientists, from clinicians to theoretical and computational researchers. The lab is housed in the newly renovated Gilmer Hall and shares laboratory space with eight other neuroscience labs whose expertise ranges from epigenetics to sensory systems.
Qualifications A Ph.D. in any of the life science fields (Neuroscience, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or similar) and 1-2 first author publications. Experience with animal models and in vivo or in vitro/ex vivo electrophysiology and/or imaging.
Application Procedure Apply online at the UVA jobs site and search for R0074596. Attach a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a maximum of 2 published papers, PDFs of your main 1-2 publications, and the contact information for three individuals who can provide professional reference letters.
Application Deadline Review of applications will begin on August 1, 2025, but the position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
Appointment Details This is a one-year appointment; however, the appointment may be renewed for additional one-year increments, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.
Contact for Questions For questions regarding this position, please contact Adema Ribic, Assistant Professor, at ar5pt@virginia.edu
For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at rkh6j@virginia.edu
Benefits For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.
Equal Opportunity The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. To read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment, please refer to UVA's policy documents.
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Responsibilities and Training The PI and the lab will provide training in cutting-edge approaches to study the developing brain, such as in vivo electrophysiology and imaging in combination with optogenetic and chemogenetic manipulation of neural activity in behaving mouse pups, as well as in scientific writing and presentations. The successful candidate is expected to aid in ongoing projects, and to pursue independent research lines. They will also be expected to be the primary contact for all manuscripts resulting from their research in the Ribic NeuroLab and will be encouraged and supported to apply for independent funding. The PI has mentored scientists who transitioned to non-academic positions and has been an advisor for successful K99 applications.
Ribic NeuroLab is part of a vibrant developmental neuroscience community at UVA, enabling interactions with a broad spectrum of neuroscientists, from clinicians to theoretical and computational researchers. The lab is housed in the newly renovated Gilmer Hall and shares laboratory space with eight other neuroscience labs whose expertise ranges from epigenetics to sensory systems.
Qualifications A Ph.D. in any of the life science fields (Neuroscience, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or similar) and 1-2 first author publications. Experience with animal models and in vivo or in vitro/ex vivo electrophysiology and/or imaging.
Application Procedure Apply online at the UVA jobs site and search for R0074596. Attach a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a maximum of 2 published papers, PDFs of your main 1-2 publications, and the contact information for three individuals who can provide professional reference letters.
Application Deadline Review of applications will begin on August 1, 2025, but the position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
Appointment Details This is a one-year appointment; however, the appointment may be renewed for additional one-year increments, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.
Contact for Questions For questions regarding this position, please contact Adema Ribic, Assistant Professor, at ar5pt@virginia.edu
For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at rkh6j@virginia.edu
Benefits For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.
Equal Opportunity The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. To read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment, please refer to UVA's policy documents.
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