Post Doctoral AssociateUniversity of Pittsburgh

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a postdoctoral associate in Neuroscience to begin 05/01/2026. Applicants must have a background in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell biology, or Neuroscience with a PhD in an applicable field.

The successful Candidate will work with members of the Hale laboratory to determine the structure and functional relationships of synaptic ion channel complexes. Minimum requirements include mammalian cell culture, bacterial cell culture, DNA plasmid preparation, SDS PAGE, western blot, protein purification, light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, data analysis, scientific writing, and figure preparation. Preferred qualifications include purification of membrane proteins, x-ray crystallography, cryoEM, NMR, primary neuron culture, electrophysiology of whole cells or individual channels.

The Department of Neuroscience is a highly interactive community situated on the Oakland campus of the University of Pittsburgh. We are dedicated to the mutual success of our faculty and students in our research, education, and outreach missions. The department and university nurture a strong teaching community with active efforts in teaching innovation and pedagogical research. Pittsburgh is a city that is often voted "most livable" in the nation. Further information about the Department of Biological Sciences is available at: http://www.neuroscience.pitt.edu.

To apply, candidates should submit PDF documents of the following to Talent Center (htp://join.pit.edu): (a) a cover letter, (b) a current CV, (c) a brief (2-3 pages) statement of research interests (d) a teaching portfolio (teaching statement, selected teaching materials, teaching evaluations), and (e) a brief description of how your research, teaching or service demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion. At least 3 letters of reference should be sent by the recommenders to dylan.hale@pitt.edu.

Applications will be reviewed starting 03/30/2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.