Staff Scientist (Hybrid) - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis

10d • $48,000 - $86,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Aravamuthan Lab is seeking a Staff Scientist to help lead R01-funded work to develop treatment targets for dystonia using mouse models of brain injury. Candidates should have a PhD in neuroscience or a related field and have experience with mouse behavioral analysis and intracranial survival surgeries. They will help lead a research team to collaboratively design research protocols, develop and conduct experiments, conduct data analysis, and ensure thorough and accurate documentation of experimental results. Lab website: https://aravamuthanlab.wustl.edu/.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Laboratory Operations (3 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with slice and in vivo electrophysiology.
• Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis
• Data Interpretations

Responsibilities

• Following instructions and discussions with the principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Performs complex statistical analysis of data collected and writes interpretative reports.
• Verifies the correctness of the data submitted and makes recommendations based on these analyses.
• Documents research topics and prepares and submits papers based on research work to publications and committees for publication or presentation to peers.
• Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment or test subjects.
• Suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.
• Conducts literature searches related to research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level