Position Summary
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the for an advanced or early-stage postdoctoral fellow with a . in biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry or psychology.
The incumbent will be part of an NIH funded project to monitor of neurochemicals (. dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain of living animals using electrochemical microsensors coupled with genetic techniques to understand role of neurochemicals in methamphetamine use disorders and its-related behavioral changes using animal models of the human pathology of addiction (.
self-administration, foot shock-induced reinstatement). Priority will be given to individuals with research experience with survival stereotaxic surgeries as well as jugular vein catheterization in rodents.
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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status. Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants must have a in biology, neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, psychology or related discipline
- Prior experience working with rodents is required
Preferred Qualifications
- Individuals with research experience in : Drug / food self-administration, Foot-shock induced reinstatement.Jugular vein and Survival stereotaxic surgeriesPsychostimulant-related research
- Basic knowledge of statistics and behavioral analyses / animal tracking
- Strong publication history
Physical Demands Salary Range $48,000 - $52,000 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
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