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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCHOLAR - NEUROLOGY

University of Iowa
United States, Iowa, Iowa City
5 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
May 14, 2026
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCHOLAR - NEUROLOGY Requisition # 4612 Position Basics
Advertising Ends on: Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
Advertising Started on: Thursday, May 14th, 2026
College: Carver College of Medicine
Department: Neurology

Salary
Salary: $63,480.00 to Commensurate

Position Details
Full/Part Time Status: Full Time
Percent Time: 100%
Position Description:

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Neurology is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and highly motivatedPost Doctoral Research Scholarfor the Narayanan Laboratory. This full-time position will provide scientific and technical leadership in management, design, and conduct of neuroscience research. Specific projects will include research involving neural mechanisms of cognition and neurodegeneration using advanced in vivo approaches (e.g., head-fixed in vivo electrophysiology or imaging in rodent models). The Postdoc will also participate in data acquisition, quantitative analysis, and dissemination of results.

Duties to include:





  • Designing and executing experiments
  • Maintaining research databases
  • Collecting and analyzing data
  • Assisting with writing and revising manuscripts, grant proposals, abstract submission, and publications
  • Coordinating and managing pre-clinical or clinical trials




Please note: This position is for a limited duration not to exceed five (5) years unless there are unusual circumstances. Initial term of appointment will be 12 months. Appointment may be renewed based on funding availability.

More information available athttps://grad.uiowa.edu/postdoctoral-affairs.

Please submit the below to apply.





  • Up-to-date Resume/CV
  • Letter of Interest




Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Erin Curry at 319-356-7355 or erin-curry@uiowa.edu.

About the lab: The Narayanan Laboratory is part of the Iowa Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Neurology, offering a collaborative environment with access to advanced facilities and interdisciplinary expertise.

Education Requirement:


  • PhD or MD with relevant research experience. PhD in Neuroscience preferred.


Required Qualifications:


  • Documented experience performing headfixed in vivo electrophysiology or imaging in rodents.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently conduct, troubleshoot, and maintain complex experimental pipelines.
  • Strong quantitative and computational skills, including experience with largescale neural data analysis.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Desirable Qualifications:


  • Experience with rodent surgical procedures, viral tools, and behavioral training.
  • Familiarity with prefrontal cortex function, cognitive tasks, or neurodegeneration models.
  • Experience working in collaborative, interdisciplinary research environments



Online Application Required Documents
Curriculum Vita
Letters of Interest

To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.


Contact Information
Contact: Erin R Curry - erin-curry@uiowa.edu
Cmed-Neurology
Pappajohn Pavilion
140 Hawkins Drive
8820-6 JPP
Iowa City, IA 52242
Department URL: https://neurology.medicine.uiowa.edu/

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs.

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