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Battelle delivers when others canu2019t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clientsu2014whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Job Summary Battelle delivers scientific excellence in support of national security, human performance, and health-related mission needs. We are seeking a Senior Neurobehavioral Scientist to lead the design, execution, and interpretation of nonclinical neurobehavioral studies evaluating central nervous system (CNS) and behavioral outcomes following defined exposures, including biological agents, chemicals/inhalation, ionizing and nonu2011ionizing energy, and acoustic/sonic/blast modalities. In this role, you will serve as a Principal Investigator, partnering closely with multidisciplinary teams (exposure operations, toxicology, electrophysiology, pathology, imaging, and biomarker science) to deliver rigorous, reproducible datasets and sponsoru2011ready technical reports. You will define modalityu2011appropriate behavioral batteries, develop longitudinal study designs, integrate exposure characterization with behavioral and physiological readouts, and clearly communicate findings and uncertainties to diverse stakeholders. Responsibilities + Translate sponsor objectives into exposureu2013effect study designs, endpoints, and decision criteria. + Develop, select and/or validate behavioral assays tailored to exposure modality and mechanism of action; establish baseline and followu2011up schedules. + Oversee in vivo neurobehavioral testing, ensuring adherence to SOPs, GDP, and GLP requirements (when applicable). + Integrate multimodal data streamsu2014including telemetry/EEG, imaging, and pathologyu2014with behavioral outcomes. + Apply robust quantitative methods and maintain reproducible QC and analysis pipelines. + Author IACUC protocols and uphold compliance with AAALAC, OLAW, USDA, and related frameworks. + Collaborate with biosafety, chemical safety, radiation safety, and industrial hygiene teams. + Lead project scope, schedule, and budget; mentor staff; engage sponsors; support proposals. Key Qualifications + PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Psychology, or related field with 5+ years postdoc/industry experience OR MS with 10+ years focused on in vivo neurobehavioral research. + Demonstrated leadership of exposureu2013effect studies from design through sponsor reporting. + Handsu2011on proficiency with multiple behavioral domains and longitudinal designs. + Experience collaborating with exposure science teams (inhalation, acoustic, radiation) and integrating exposure metadata. + Strong statistics and data analysis skills; IACUC authorship; knowledge of AAALAC/OLAW/USDA and GLP. Preferred Qualifications + Experience with inhalation toxicology, acoustic/sonic/blast paradigms, radiation, or biologics/immune-modulating models. + Expertise with EEG/EMG telemetry, seizure detection, sleep analysis, or ML tools like DeepLabCut. + CRO or sponsor-facing experience; proposal development; ISO 17025 familiarity. Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life. + Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday offu2014giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time. + Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs. + Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated. + Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits. + Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support. + Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that. + Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education. A Work Environment Where You Succeed For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanityu2019s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to: + Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects + Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery + Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment + Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders + Give back to and improve our communities Vaccinations & Safety Protocols _Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clientsu2019 requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws)._ _Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle._ The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department. For more information about our other openings, please visit