{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2d4fa730c110eb057dbb26c3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2d4fa730c110eb057dbb26c3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2d4fa730c110eb057dbb26c3","title":"Postdoctoral Research Associate - McLaughlin lab","description":"Postdoctoral Research Associate - McLaughlin lab\n2026-04-23\n\nPostdoctoral Research Associate - McLaughlin lab\n\nWashington State University\n\nin Pullman, WA\n\nType: Full-Time\n\nSalary: $5,186 - $5,862 per month\n\nPosted: 1 day ago\n\nPostdoctoral Research Associate - McLaughlin lab\n\nOnline applications must be received before 11:59pm on:\n\nMay 4, 2026\n\nIf a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.\n\nAvailable Title(s):\n\n306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate\n\nBusiness Title:\n\nPostdoctoral Research Associate - McLaughlin lab\n\nEmployee Type:\n\nFaculty (+) (Fixed Term)\n\nPosition Term:\n\n12 Month\n\nThe Opportunity:\n\nThe Department of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience (IPN) at Washington State University (WSU) invites you to apply for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Cannabis, Brain, & Development (CBD) Lab, located in Dr. Ryan McLaughlin's lab.\n\nAs the incumbent, you will apply a multidisciplinary approach with rats to examine the long-term effects of prenatal cannabis exposure on corticostriatal circuit function and cognitive flexibility. Responsibilities include conducting behavioral neuroscience experiments-including vapor self-administration and operant conditioning tasks (such as attentional set-shifting and reversal learning)-performing stereotaxic surgeries, viral (AAV) injections, and optic fiber implants for fiber photometry recordings, and managing a rodent breeding colony. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in developmental neurobiology, cannabinoid pharmacology, and in vivo calcium imaging (fiber photometry). You should have experience or a strong desire to learn ex vivo electrophysiology. The postdoctoral researcher is also expected to demonstrate leadership within the lab, including mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.\n\nAdditional Information:\n\nThis is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.\n\nTemporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on December 31, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.\n\nMonthly Salary: $5,186 - $5,862 | Commensurate with experience and education\n\nIn accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.\n\nBenefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nAn earned PhD in Neuroscience or other relevant discipline.\n\nPossess strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrate a record of accomplishments, and have less than five years of research experience since earning their doctoral degree.\n\nLeadership skills and an interest in mentoring students are required.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nPreference will be given to candidates with a background in developmental neurobiology, cannabinoid pharmacology, and in vivo calcium imaging (fiber photometry).\n\nCandidates should have experience or a strong desire to learn ex vivo electrophysiology.\n\nPosition Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship\n\nAbout Department/College/Area/ Campus:\n\nhttps://vetmed.wsu.edu/our-team/wsu-profile/ryan.mclaughlin/\n\nArea/College:\n\nCollege of Veterinary Medicine\n\nDepartment Name:\n\nIntegrative Physiology and Neuroscience\n\nLocation:\n\nPullman, Washington\n\nApplication Instructions:\n\nApplicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.\n\nExternal candidates, upload all documents in the \"Application Document\" section of your application.\n\nCurrent WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the \"Resume/Cover Letter\" section of your application.\n\nDocuments may be submitted as one file or separate files. 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All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.\n\nWSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. 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All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.\n\nWSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. 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