Postdoctoral Research Associate- Halladay Lab, Department of Neuroscience

Postdoctoral Research Associate- Halladay Lab, Department of NeurosciencePosting Number req27400 Department Neuroscience Department Website LinkLocation Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Arizona advances education and research across the diverse and interdisciplinary field of neuroscience. Our work spans a broad range of areas, including nervous system development and physiology, behavior, genetics, pharmacology, computational modeling, and neurological and psychiatric disorders. Through innovative education and research, the department is committed to advancing understanding of the nervous system and preparing students and scholars to contribute to this dynamic and rapidly evolving field of modern science.

The University of Arizona's Department of Neuroscience invites you to apply for the role of Postdoctoral Fellow in Dr. Lindsay Halladay’s research laboratory. We are seeking a highly self-motivated individual with a record of productivity and appropriate expertise in behavioral neuroscience. The lab’s research focus involves mouse behavioral models and a variety of high-tech tools used to interrogate neural circuits. Project topics include the investigation of the effects of early stress, as well as aversion and reward-based systems. Tools used include chemogenetics, optogenetics, calcium imaging, and both in vivo and ex vivo electrophysiology. More information about our research can be found at Halladay-lab.org. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

• Conduct independent and collaborative research projects investigating neural circuitry related to mouse behavioral assays, using tools to manipulate and measure neural activity.
• Analyze and interpret data as well as write manuscripts.
• Assist in the supervision and training of undergraduate students and other lab members.

• Demonstrated knowledge of complex in vivo and/or ex vivo methods, such as electrophysiology, miniscope calcium imaging, fiber photometry, etc.
• Ability and willingness to learn and apply new research techniques is essential.

• A Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field. The selected candidate must have a conferred Ph.D. upon hire.

Preferred QualificationsFLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay NIH Salary Guidelines, Depends on Experience Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 12/15/2026 Expected End DateContact Information for CandidatesD.Open Date 10/21/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to ApplicantNotice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.