Postdoctoral Associate

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Associate will work on a project to investigate and quantify neurochemicals in live brain tissue using fast-scan cyclic voltammetry (FSCV) and fiber photometry. The project(s) will integrate pharmacological and behavioral studies with real-time neurochemical measurements to clarify: 1) chemical mechanisms that underlie brain function, 2) how the dynamic nature of the recording environment affects the chemical measurements themselves.

Requirements

• PhD in Neuroscience, Chemistry, Pharmacology or a related field, with a track record of productivity and innovation.
• Creative thinking skills and solid command of the related literature.
• Ability to work collaboratively with excellent communication skills.
• Received the doctorate in a field appropriate to the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Solid background and experience in behavioral assays related to motivation, drug abuse/addiction, and/or pain.
• Experience with optogenetic/chemogenetic manipulations of brain circuitry.
• Experience in real-time electroanalytical or photometric measurements of neurochemical species.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and quantify neurochemicals in live brain tissue using fast-scan cyclic voltammetry (FSCV) and fiber photometry.
• Integrate pharmacological and behavioral studies with real-time neurochemical measurements.
• Clarify chemical mechanisms that underlie brain function.
• Clarify how the dynamic nature of the recording environment affects chemical measurements.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
• Retirement Options: You may be eligible to participate in the FICA Alternative Plan and other deferred retirement plans.
• Leave: Full-time post-doctoral associates earn paid leave bi-weekly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees