Postdoctoral Fellow of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology

Postdoctoral Fellow of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology

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Title
- Postdoctoral Fellow of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology

Appointment Type
- Postdoctoral Fellow

Department - IUSM
- Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology

Campus - IU School of Medicine Indianapolis

Position Summary
- Dr. Yao-Ying Ma's Laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology, and the Stark Neurosciences Research Institute at Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) in Indianapolis is accepting applications for a postdoctoral researcher position. Candidates with a Ph.D. degree in Neurobiology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Neuropharmacology, Computational Neuroscience, and/or other related fields, are encouraged to apply. Experience in rodent brain surgeries, behavioral tests, confocal imaging, ex vivo patch clamp, in vivo calcium imaging, and/or in vivo single unit electrophysiological recordings, is preferred although not required.

Comprehensive hands-on training in any of the techniques mentioned above will be provided as needed. Research in Dr. Ma's group is supported by NIH/NIDA, NIH/NIAAA, NIH/NINDS, NIH/NIA, Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, Indiana Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research Fund, etc. There are 3 major directions actively pursued, e.g., (1) neuro-substrates mediating long-term persistence of cocaine craving and opioids dependence;

(2) synaptic adaptations induced by prenatal and adolescent alcohol exposure; (3) neural adaptations involved in psychiatric symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases. The Ma lab utilizes state-of-the-art molecular, biochemical, anatomical, electrophysiological, optogenetic, chemo-genetics, behavioral and computational approaches to elucidate neuroadaptations in neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. The lab's research achievements have been published in high-impact journals in the neuroscience fields. IU School of Medicine is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty.

We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana. Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the nation's largest concentrations of health sciences companies.

Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues, and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city and surrounding suburbs enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities paired with a diverse population.

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Basic Qualifications - A terminal degree in a related field is required:
Ph.D. degree in Neuroscience / Neurobiology / Behavioral Neuroscience / Neuropharmacology / Computational Neuroscience or other related fields

Department Contact for Questions
- Maritza McCabe, HR Business Partner, mccama

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