RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 4

Department: WASHINGTON NATIONAL PRIMATE CENTER (WaNPRC)Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.This position is H-1B eligible.POSITION PURPOSEThe primary purpose of the Research Scientist/Engineer 4 (E S UAW RSE) is to provide the appropriate environment to support outstanding biomedical research directed towards significant human health issues and nonhuman primate health and biology. Expected areas of applicable skills will be in performing neurophysiological experiments such as single unit and/or multi-unit extracellular recording in brainstem oculomotor areas, microstimulation, training monkeys to perform oculomotor tasks, data analysis, minor surgical procedures, and assistance with major surgeries. Attention to detail in data acquisition, data analysis and presentation is also required. High priority is placed on a strong desire to maximize productivity (as measured by publication in peer-reviewed journals), following IACUC protocols, communication and collaboration with other teams such as BMS, husbandry, and veterinary personnel.Position Description: We are seeking one research scientist to contribute to an active research program in the laboratory of Dr. Mark Walton. The incoming researcher will use a variety of neurophysiological approaches to investigate neurophysiological abnormalities in a nonhuman primate model of the infantile strabismus syndrome and/or investigate the neural basis of vergence and disjunctive eye movements between targets that differ in both direction and distance.The Walton Laboratory is equipped with novel display systems that allow the experimenter to elicit saccades, smooth pursuit, vergence, combined saccade-vergence movements (disjunctive saccades), and smooth tracking of visual targets moving in depth. This position is supported by NIH grants through at least the first quarter of 2029.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESResearch Services (90%)• Conduct regular experiments, analyze data and prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.• Assist in designing new experiments to test key hypotheses important in oculomotor research.• Assist in training non-human primates.• Remain up-to-date on current literature in strabismus and oculomotor research.• Present research at national conferences, such as ARVO and Society for Neuroscience.• Manage research projects including participation in meetings with research teams to plan details of project performance and discuss project results and future directions.• Perform other duties as assigned.Training (10%)• Acquire new skills to perform new research-related techniques as required by specific projects. Train others as appropriate.• Stay current on all required training.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS• Master’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience, OR Equivalent combination of education/experience.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS• A commitment to maintaining a productive scientific research program.• Dependability and a strong work ethic.• Ability and willingness to work with awake, behaving non-human primates.• Knowledge of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of nonhuman primates.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS• Ph.D. degree in neuroscience, psychology, bioengineering or a related field. MD or OD degrees also welcome.• Experience with single unit and/or multi-unit extracellular recording is highly desirable.• Knowledge of, and experience with, training animals is highly desired.• Ability to work well independently and in collaboration with a diverse staff and with research investigators.• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite of software.• Two years hands-on experience working with laboratory animals, including at least one with nonhuman primates.• Experience working in an ABSL-2/3 environment.Application Process:

The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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