Senior Scientist - Neuroscience
Washington University in St. LouisSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Posted December 10, 2025
63400 - 115000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Washington University in St. Louis is a research university dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and providing equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Job Description
Dr. Yao Chen's Laboratory in the Department of Neuroscience at WashU Medicine is seeking a motivated and curious scientist for a full-time Senior Scientist position. The laboratory conducts fundamental research to understand how dynamics of molecular signals contribute to neuromodulator actions and sleep functions.
Requirements
- PhD or Terminal Degree
- 3 years of postdoctoral experience
- Expertise in optical imaging and/or electrophysiology
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Laboratory instrumentation skills
- Laboratory processes skills
- Laboratory techniques skills
- Oral communication skills
- Teamwork skills
- Working independently skills
- Written communication skills
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation
- 10 recognized holidays
- Sick time
- Competitive health insurance packages
- Free Metro transit U-Pass
- Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan
- Wellness challenges
- Annual health screenings
- Mental health resources
- Mindfulness programs and courses
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Financial resources
- Access to dietitians
