Postdoctoral Scientist

Howard University

3d • $59,090 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission. At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth. Howard University is a comprehensive, research-oriented, historically Black private university providing an educational experience of exceptional quality to students of high academic potential with particular emphasis upon the provision of educational opportunities to promising Black students. Further, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching and research, committed to the development of distinguished and compassionate graduates and to the quest for solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world. Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280. This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not be construed as a contract for employment.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in neuroscience or related disciplines.
• Highly self-motivated to learn new technologies and achieve scientific goals.
• Demonstrated professional experience in measuring, analyzing, and publishing scientific manuscripts on the systematics, evolution, biogeography, and paleoecology of fossil and living species of equids with the full range of analytical methods described above.
• Ability to work with museum and university curators in securing measurements and professional digital images of extant and fossil horses.
• Ability to integrate work with the NSF-sponsored FuTRES research program is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in electrophysiology is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties as needed for the NSF-funded research in the lab.
• Assist the principal investigator (PI) in training research assistants, graduate students, and rotational students in all phases of the PI's investigation.
• Conduct a wide variety of research data collection and analysis, leading to the submission of manuscripts to peer-reviewed publishers of the lab’s research results.
• Collect and analyze data; maintain and organize research data in a computer, report and present analytical findings to the PI, and at scientific meetings.
• Write abstracts and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.
• Assist the PI in preparing progress reports, presentations, and meetings as required by the project.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health support
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive salary
• 403(b) with company match
• Ongoing training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement paths
• Wellness programs
• Commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree