Research Associate in Psychology

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position in the Ribic NeuroLab at the University of Virginia. The PI of the lab, Dr. Adema Ribic, is in the Department of Psychology and the Program for Fundamental Neuroscience, and the lab extensively collaborates with the local neuroscience community through UVA Brain Institute and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences initiatives.

The PI and the lab will provide training in cutting-edge approaches to study the developing brain, such as in vivo electrophysiology and imaging in combination with optogenetic and chemogenetic manipulation of neural activity in behaving mouse pups, as well as in scientific writing and presentations. Successful candidate is expected to aid in ongoing projects, as well as pursue independent research lines. They will also be expected to be the primary contact for all manuscripts resulting from their research in the RibicNeuroLab and will be encouraged and supported to apply for independent funding. The PI has been an advisor for successful K99 applications and has mentored multiple scientists who transitioned to non-academic positions.

Ribic NeuroLab is a part of a vibrant developmental neuroscience community at UVA, where this position will facilitate interactions with a broad spectrum of neuroscientists, from clinicians to theoretical and computational neuroscientists. The lab is housed in the newly renovated Gilmer Hall and shares laboratory space with 8 other neuroscience labs whose expertise ranges from epigenetics to sensory systems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. in any of the life science fields (Neuroscience, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, and similar) and 1-2 first author publications. Experience with animal models and in vivo or in vitro/ex vivo electrophysiology and/or imaging.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and search for R0074596. Attach a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a maximum of 2 published papers, PDFs of your main 1-2 publication, and the contact information for three individuals who can provide professional reference letters.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on August 1, 2025, but the position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

This is a one-year appointment; however, the appointment may be renewed for additional one-year increments, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Adema Ribic, Assistant Professor, at ar5pt@virginia.edu

For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at rkh6j@virginia.edu

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.