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Senior Scientist - Neuroscience

Washington University in St. Louis
Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Jul 2026
šŸ’° $115,000/yr($63,400/yr – $115,000/yr)

About the role

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Independently supports, designs, and leads behavioral and in vivo physiology research, supervises laboratory personnel, and serves as a key resource for scientific expertise in neuroscience experiments.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Independently designs, conducts, and oversees behavioral and in vivo physiology experiments.
  • Supervises, mentors, and supports laboratory team members.
  • Provides scientific and technical expertise, acting as a resource for lab members and collaborators.
  • Analyzes data, prepares figures, and contributes meaningfully to manuscripts and reports.
  • Ensures compliance with safety standards; maintains documentation for laboratory practices and specimen management.
  • Coordinates research projects effectively with other core facilities and collaborating investigators.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

  • Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive hazards.
  • Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Phd Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.


Work Experience:

Postdoctoral (3 Years)


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Processes, Laboratory Techniques, Oral Communications, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

R12

Salary Range

$63,400.00 - $115,000.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailĀ CandidateQuestions@wustl.eduĀ or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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