Postdoctoral Associate

Classification

Title:

Postdoctoral Associate

Classification

Minimum Requirements

The appointee shall have received the doctorate in a field appropriate to the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Job Description:

Position Overview:

The Khanna lab seeking a skilled Slice Electrophysiologist to join our neuroscience research team focused on chronic pain mechanisms. This role involves conducting spinal cord-level investigations using acute slice preparations to elucidate pain signaling pathways, evaluate novel therapeutic targets, and assess the efficacy of emerging drugs. The position is ideal for a detail-oriented scientist passionate about translational pain research in a collaborative academic or pharmaceutical environment.

Job Duties:

* Prepare and maintain acute spinal cord slices from rodent models of chronic pain (e.g., neuropathic or inflammatory models).

* Perform patch-clamp electrophysiology recordings to investigate neuronal excitability, synaptic transmission, and ion channel function in spinal cord dorsal horn neurons.

* Evaluate novel molecular targets (e.g., ion channels, receptors) and test candidate drugs for their impact on pain-related plasticity and hypersensitivity.

* Analyze electrophysiological data using software such as pCLAMP, Igor Pro, or MATLAB to quantify changes in membrane properties, action potentials, and synaptic currents.

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate findings with behavioral, molecular, and imaging studies.

* Maintain detailed experimental records, contribute to manuscript preparation, and present results at lab meetings and conferences.

* Perform surgical procedures.

* Aid in the supervision of technicians, undergraduate students, and graduate student

Expected Salary:

$62,000-$75,000

Required Qualifications:

What We're Looking For

* PhD in Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, or related field

* Strong background in molecular and cellular biology techniques

* Experience with data analysis software and statistical methods

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Publication record in peer-reviewed journals preferred

Preferred Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, CV and references.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes