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Research Associate in Psychology

Employer
University of Virginia
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Salary
Compensation will commensurate w/ experience
Closing date
Jun 28, 2021

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Neuroscience, Health Sciences, Psychiatry/Psychology
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Postdoc
Organization Type
Academia

The Department of Psychology at the University of Virginia seeks to hire a postdoctoral research associate to work in the lab of Prof. Dan Meliza (https://www.meliza.org ).  The research associate will lead a project to investigate experience-dependent plasticity in the songbird auditory system, with the goal of developing methods for early detection of auditory processing deficits associated with language learning disorders. We will be combining viral tools for gene manipulation with electrophysiology and behavior in zebra finches to determine how early experience interacts with known genetic risk factors as cortical-level auditory circuits are first learning the structure of vocal communication signals. 

 

 

 

This position offers opportunities for training in slice electrophysiology, large-scale extracellular electrophysiology in behaving birds, in vivo genetic manipulation techniques, and a broad range of computational methods. The Meliza lab is part of a vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative community of systems, cellular, and molecular neuroscientists. Postdoctoral fellows have numerous opportunities for interactions and collaborations across the University through the Neuroscience Graduate Program (https://neurograd.virginia.edu/) and the UVA Brain Institute (https://braininstitute.virginia.edu/). 

 

 

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a field related to neuroscience by the position start date and a record of productivity. Preference will be given to individuals who have expertise in circuit or systems neuroscience, and who have prior experience with scientific computer programming. 

 

 

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Research-Associate-in-Psychology_R0023980  and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three individuals who can provide professional reference letters.  Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the CV box. 

 

 

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on May 6, 2021, but the position will remain open until filled. 

 

 

 

This is a one-year appointment; however, the appointment may be renewed for two additional one-year terms, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance. 

 

 

 

For additional information about the position, please contact Dan Meliza, Assistant Professor, at cdm8j@virginia.edu 

 

 

 

For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor, at rkh6j@virginia.edu

 

 

 

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits. 

 

 

 

The University of Virginia is consistently ranked as a top public institution. Situated within iconic and historic Charlottesville, Virginia, with convenient airport and interstate access, we are located within one hour of Richmond and two hours of Washington D.C. Charlottesville is consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in America. The postdoctoral affairs website at the following URL provides more information on resources for postdocs at the University of Virginia: http://postdoc.virginia.edu/. The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the University Physician’s Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. 

 

 

 

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. 

 

 

 

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