Overview
The Audette Lab opens in January 2025 and is hiring at all levels. Our goal is to assemble a team of creative and enthusiastic scientists who are also committed to being good colleagues and scientific citizens. Modern neuroscience is ever-changing and multidisciplinary so we welcome candidates with a broad range of training backgrounds. Beyond academics, having a diversity of perspectives and ablities is imperative to promoting social justice and maximizing our scientific potential. Individuals from backgrounds underrepresented in academia are encouraged to apply.
Below you will find information about available positions and life in the Audette Lab. Please contact Nick Audette for questions or to discuss a potential fit.
Available Positions
Lab Technician/Lab Manager: Positions are available at the level of Lab Technician or Lab Manager starting in January 2025. Responsibilities will include a mixture of lab organization, scientific support, and independent research projects fitting the lab's needs and the candidate's experience. At least 6 months of research experience is recommended. Individuals with skills in engineering, programming, or electronics are encouraged to apply.
Undegraduate: Motivated undergraduates are encouraged to apply for research positions in the lab. Undergraduates must be able to devote 8-10 hours a week to research in their first semester, and may have the opportunity to continue researching in the lab for future semesters or over the summer. To apply, please full out the undergraduate research interest form. The lab is currently small, so positions are limited.
Graduate: The Audette Lab will be looking to bring in two graduate students starting in Fall 2025 through the Department of Psychological Sciences. We are open to candidates from all training backgrounds, but prior research experience is required. Candidates will receive training and mentorship while they develop and carry out independent research projects. Admission information can be found on the department website.
Postdoctoral Researchers: The Audette Lab is looking for talented and enthusiastic postdoctoral candidates to develop cutting edge projects at the interface of sensory neuroscience, rodent behavior, and neural computation. Postdoctoral researchers will work closely with Dr. Audette to develop a training plan and mentoring team to help fulfil their professional goals. Postdoctoral researchers will have the option of carrying out defined projects for the lab and/or developing independent research programs. The Audette Lab is committed to providing strong financial compensation and creating a healthy work-life balance to support postdoctoral researchers.
Research Scientist: Research science positions are becoming more common as cutting-edge experiments become more technically challenging. Graduate or postdoctoral researchers who wish to continue as professional bench scientists should contact Nick Audette about the availability of a long-term research scientist position. Research scientists are considered professionals (rather than trainees) and will be compensated accordingly. Candidates must have have a strong technical skill set and track record of productivity.
Lab Life
Quality of Life: The goal of the Audette Lab is to create a healthy environment where trainees can do exciting science while growing professionally to meet their long term goals. We provide a supportive and welcoming workplace, individualized mentoring, and financial stability through strong salaries. Storrs, CT serves as an excellent foundation for these goals given its peaceful local atmosphere, beautiful natural surroundings, and a low cost of living. At the same time, Storrs is just a short drive from east coast cities of New York, Boston, Providence, New Haven, and Hartford.
Joining a new lab: There are benefits and challenges to joining a new lab compared to a long-standing lab. I did my PhD research in Dr. Alison Barth’s established lab at CMU, and as a postdoc I was a founding member of Dr. David Schneider’s lab at NYU. Both were fantastic mentors and provided great training experiences. Here are my two cents on joining a new lab, but the key is to work with your mentoring team to find the right fit for you!
