POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

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About The Position

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations. We are seeking a postdoctoral associate for a fully funded position focused on using DART (Drug Acutely Restricted by Tethering) to investigate the circuit basis of neuropsychiatric disorders. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects exploring receptor-specific contributions to behavior and circuit function.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in neuroscience, pharmacology, or a related field.
• Background in behavioral pharmacology or similar fields with experience in neuroscience techniques.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and data analysis skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with stereotaxic surgery, pharmacology, mouse behavior, and imaging techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stereotaxic surgeries and pharmacological manipulations in mouse models.
• Perform behavioral assays related to neuropsychiatric disease models.
• Combine DART with modern imaging and behavioral tools to examine neurobiological mechanisms.
• Analyze data, document findings, and contribute to lab publications.
• Participate in regular lab meetings and discussions

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees