Postdoctoral Scholar-Pharmacology

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.

1. Conducts cellular patch-clamp electrophysiology recordings to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying alcohol use disorder and stress phenotypes.

2. Performs stereotaxic animal surgeries, precise brain tissue dissections, and viral tracing studies.

3. Executes rodent behavioral assays and maintains standard animal husbandry and care.

4. Prepares laboratory solutions, including pharmacological agonists and antagonists.

5. Trains and mentors other laboratory personnel in electrophysiology techniques.

6. 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 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.