Research Professional 5

The Research Professional 5 is a senior-level research staff position providing advanced scientific and technical expertise in neuroscience research. The role supports complex, grant-funded research programs and operates with substantial independence under general direction from faculty leadership. The RP5 contributes intellectually to study design, data interpretation, and dissemination of findings, and plays a key role in maintaining research quality, compliance, and continuity.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Research Design and Execution-50%
*Design, conduct, and optimize advanced neuroscience experiments in support of funded research aims.
*Support neuroscience research involving non-human primate (NHP) models, including analysis of neural data collected during NHP experiments.
*Apply specialized knowledge of neuroscience methodologies (e.g., electrophysiology, imaging, behavioral neuroscience, rodent and NHP neurosurgery, neuromodulation, data analysis to address complex scientific questions.
*Develop, maintain, and optimize analysis pipelines for electrophysiological data (e.g., ERP, EEG, LFP).
*Perform preprocessing, artifact detection/removal, feature extraction, and statistical analyses.

Scholarly and Grant Support-10%
*Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals, progress reports, and other sponsored project documentation.
*Author or co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, and technical reports.
*Assist with the development of new research directions and pilot studies.

Technical Expertise and Consultation-20%
*Serve as a subject-matter expert for specialized neuroscience techniques, instrumentation, and protocols. Including Developing, maintaining, and optimizing analysis pipelines for electrophysiological datasets.
*Provide consultation and troubleshooting support to faculty, trainees, and research staff.
*Evaluate and implement new technologies or methodologies relevant to the research program.

Mentorship and Training--10%
*Train and mentor graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and research staff in experimental techniques, data collection, and best practices.
*Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of research activities to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and adherence to protocols.

Compliance and Research Operations-10%
*Ensure compliance with University, sponsor, and regulatory requirements (e.g., IRB, IACUC, biosafety, HIPAA, data security).
*Assist with protocol development, amendments, and regulatory documentation.
* Support laboratory or core operations, including equipment oversight, SOP development, and quality control.

Required Qualifications:

*BA/BS degree plus at least six years of relevant experience, or advanced degree plus at least four years of relevant experience.
*Minimum 2 years postdoctoral or equivalent research experience, emphasizing advanced technical competence and increasing independence.
*Demonstrated record of scholarly contributions, including multiple peer-reviewed publications as lead author.
*Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary research environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

*PhD or equivalent terminal degree in neuroscience or a closely related field.
*Experience contributing to externally funded research projects.
*Demonstrated mentoring or training experience.
*Expertise in one or more advanced neuroscience techniques aligned with the department's research focus.
*Experience working in regulated research environments (human subjects and/or animal research).

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery.

Our mission is to:

• Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health
• Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience
• Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond
• Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research

You can find more information on our website at https://med.umn.edu/psychiatry.

General information about the laboratory and our work may be found at tnelab.org

Pay Range: Salary range is $80K - $86K, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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This position will remain open until filled.

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