Postdoctoral Research Associate-Krueger Lab

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

February 25, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Business Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate-Krueger Lab

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

The Jim Krueger laboratory is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in a neuroscience sleep research laboratory specifically studying affects of stress and inflammation on sleep. The applicant is expected to perform several duties in the lab, including but not limited to experimental design, data collection, analysis and interpretation, writing manuscripts, presenting in lab meetings, and attending/presenting the lab research at national and international conferences. This position will be managing the day to day lab as well as leading undergraduate students. We seek applicants with demonstrated scientific independence, mentoring experience, and laboratory management. The successful applicant will have earned a PhD in biology, neuroscience, molecular bioscience or a related field. Fluent written and spoken English is required. The successful applicant will be dedicated, self-motivated, and a good team player.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100%) temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end on December 31, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Annual Salary:

$62,232 - $67,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation Structure.

Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned PhD in biology, neuroscience, molecular science or a related field

• Fluent written and spoken English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated scientific independence, mentoring experience, and laboratory management

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

May be eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus:
https://labs.wsu.edu/krueger-sleep-function-mechanisms/
 

Area/College:

College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name:

Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience

Location:

Spokane, Washington

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter

3) Contact information including name, email address and phone number for three (3) professional references

• External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.

• Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application,