Postdoctoral Scholar, Auditory Processing, Ngodup Lab, Bloedel Hearing Research Center, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Description

The Ngodup Laboratory at the Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center and the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Scholar. Our lab investigates the molecular, cellular, and synaptic mechanisms underlying auditory processing in the auditory brainstem.

We use a wide range of multidisciplinary approaches, including slice electrophysiology, in vivo single-unit recordings, RNA sequencing, advanced imaging techniques, and stereotaxic viral approaches in mouse models. The postdoctoral scholar will be involved in experimental design, data collection, analysis, and publication of research findings, while working both independently and collaboratively within the lab.

The Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center at the University of Washington provides a vibrant and collaborative research environment in auditory and vestibular neuroscience, with access to the broader UW neuroscience community. 

This will be a full-time position on an annual service period of 12 months (July 1–June 30). The anticipated start date is March 1, 2026 or later.

The base salary for this position will be $5,705 per month ($68,460 per year), or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Washington are represented by UAW 4121 and subject to the collective bargaining agreement, except where exclusions apply. For details, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.

Qualifications

Candidates should have recently obtained or be nearing completion of a Ph.D. degree in neuroscience or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with patch-clamp electrophysiology and mouse work.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit via Interfolio:

1.    Cover letter describing research interests and relevant experience.

2.    CV

3.    Contact information for three referees

For project-related questions, please contact Dr. Tenzin Ngodup at tngodup@uw.edu

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