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Inova·Falls Church, Virginia
Neuroscience Postdoctoral Research Fellow · $52,000 - $52,000/yr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 125 posted behavioral health roles in Falls Church, Virginia salarys. This role sits in the 15th percentile.
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.
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.
Education: MD, PhD or equivalent degree Experience: 1 year of human, translational and basic research-oriented experience Certification: BLS for MD candidates only.
Graduate of an accredited medical school preferred. Strong interest in neuroscience research and academic medicine preferred.
Market context
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.