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Neuroscience Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Inova·Falls Church, Virginia

$52,000 - $52,000/yrFull TimeHybrid0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
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Neuroscience Postdoctoral Research Fellow · $52,000 - $52,000/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -33% vs. median posted salary for behavioral health roles in Falls Church, Virginia ($78,000, n=125)
  • 175 similar openings in the Falls Church area · median $78,000
  • 2 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)
$35,440 · p10p90 · $425,000
this role: $52,000median $78,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 125 posted behavioral health roles in Falls Church, Virginia salarys. This role sits in the 15th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 33% below the Falls Church, Virginia median for behavioral health roles.

The fellow conducts semi-independent neuroscience research projects under mentorship and contributes to grant applications and professional publications. They are also responsible for presenting findings at seminars and conferences while training others in lab techniques.

Inova Neuroscience Research is looking for a dedicated Neuroscience Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Team.

This full-time (30 hrs/week) role will be day-shift working Monday – Friday located in Falls Church, VA.

The Neuroscience Postdoctoral Research Fellow is responsible for Career Planning and Professional Development Discipline-specific conceptual knowledge and research skill development.

Trains others, attends and gives seminar-type presentations, learns new lab and informatic-based techniques, performs required research protocol maintenance, serves on internal and external committees, and presents and publishes research and related findings.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience.

We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits: Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

Retirement

  • Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
  • Tuition and
  • Student
  • Loan
  • Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental
  • Health
  • Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
  • Work/Life
  • Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.
  • Neuroscience
  • Postdoctoral
  • Research
  • Fellow
  • Responsibilities: Participates in various educational workshops such as developing grant applications, preparing research publications, and writing research proposals. Gives presentations at appropriate meetings, conferences, and seminars. Participates in Inova research seminars including presenting research findings and obtaining feedback from colleagues and peers. Selects a specific research project and conducts that project semi-independently, but under the mentorship of Inova staff, as well as with collaborating mentors. Assists leaders and other investigators in preparing analytical methods/results for publication in professional journals and presentations at professional meetings. Assists in the development of grant applications for service line projects. Contributes to large projects and/or leads smaller research projects. Meets regularly with mentor(s), research managers, and academic advisors to discuss progress on research projects and identify and resolve any difficulties carrying out their work. Protects and promotes technologies and products through appropriate use of patents, internal and external publications, conference presentations, and trade secrets. Performs medical duties as assigned and relevant to credentials and research study needs May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree and have at least one year of human, translational, or basic research experience. BLS certification is required for MD candidates.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Clinical Research
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Professional Presentation
  • Informatics
  • Grant Application Writing
  • Research Publication
  • Medical Research
  • Academic Medicine
  • Neuroscience Research

Benefits

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Mental Health Support
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Retirement Matching
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • Remote and Hybrid Career Opportunities

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$52,000 - $52,000/yr
Location
Falls Church, Virginia
Posted
Aug 3, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Inova

We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Minimum Qualifications

Education: MD, PhD or equivalent degree Experience: 1 year of human, translational and basic research-oriented experience Certification: BLS for MD candidates only.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited medical school preferred. Strong interest in neuroscience research and academic medicine preferred.

  • We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider.
  • Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve.
  • Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience.
  • And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step.
  • At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
  • Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Market context

Virginia behavioral health roles need CSAC licensure

Behavioral-health roles in Virginia commonly draw steady demand as agencies and treatment programs look for clinicians who can support counseling, care coordination, and recovery services. These positions are competitive because a valid CSAC license is required, while a psychology or counseling degree and treatment-industry experience are preferred; benefits often include PTO and health-related coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your licensure details before applying.

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