Life Science Research Professional

This position has been deemed critical by the School of Humanities & Sciences Dean's Office and is exempt from the hiring freeze.

The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 24 departments and 24 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. As the university’s largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major. Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Biology at Stanford University is devoted to discovering fundamental knowledge of the living world: from the behavior of single molecules to dynamics of cells, organisms, populations, and interactions of biological systems with our planet. We are dedicated to developing innovative training experiences for the next generation of biologists, and to building an inclusive learning environment that unites scientists from diverse disciplines and life experiences to creatively address critical questions for today’s world. Learn more at https://biology.stanford.edu/

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Hernandez-Nunez Lab is seeking a research specialist with a strong background in Systems Neuroscience and/or Computational Neuroscience. The research specialist will work under the general supervision of Prof. Luis Hernandez-Nunez and will be part of the multidisciplinary research team of the Hernandez-Nunez Lab. The research specialist's primary focus will be on organism-wide circuits for brain-body interactions in larval zebrafish. Our interdisciplinary team, with expertise in engineering, neuroscience, developmental biology, and physics, thrives on diverse perspectives.

Brain-Body Interactions Research at the Hernandez-Nunez Lab in the Department of Biology

https://www.hernandez-nunez-lab.com/

This is a 100% FTE, 2-year fixed term exempt position. This position will be based on the Stanford campus.

If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.