Postdoctoral Scholar-Pharmacology

Job Description

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL MARCH 1, 2029

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL MARCH 1, 2029

The Department of Pharmacology seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to execute animal behavior models and cellular patch-clamp electrophysiology to investigate the neurobiology of addiction.

• Conducts cellular patch-clamp electrophysiology recordings to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying alcohol use disorder and stress phenotypes.
• Performs stereotaxic animal surgeries, precise brain tissue dissections, and viral tracing studies.
• Executes rodent behavioral assays and maintains standard animal husbandry and care.
• Prepares laboratory solutions, including pharmacological agonists and antagonists.
• Trains and mentors other laboratory personnel in electrophysiology techniques.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. in the field of Neuroscience, Neuropharmacology, or a similar field.

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience in electrophysiology in models of stress/addiction using rodents or a similar field. One publication in a related field is required.

• Ability to actively contribute to manuscript writing.
• Ability to perform rodent brain tissue dissections and the whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology necessary to execute the group's proposed research questions.
• Ability to work independently and train students in the laboratory.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position may occasionally be required to work weekends.