Postdoctoral Research Associate, Lynch Lab

University of Virginia • VA

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About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on addiction studies in Dr. Wendy Lynch’s laboratory. The Lynch Lab uses behavioral, pharmacological, and molecular techniques to delineate the neurobiological basis of addiction, with particular interest in determining the biological basis of sex differences in vulnerability to addiction and potential treatments for addiction. The incumbent will perform experiments which utilize rat models of addiction and support the goals of the lab under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree, preferably a PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or biological sciences by the appointment start date
• Extensive (3+ years) research experience is preferred
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for experimental research
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: addiction research, neuromodulation, behavioral research, neuropharmacology, and surgery
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Nice To Haves

• Experience in addiction research
• Experience in neuromodulation
• Experience in behavioral research
• Experience in neuropharmacology
• Experience in surgery

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments utilizing rat models of addiction
• Support the goals of the lab under the supervision of the Principal Investigator
• Conduct research on the neurobiological basis of addiction
• Investigate biological basis of sex differences in addiction vulnerability
• Explore potential treatments for addiction

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with education and experience
• Exempt-level, benefited position
• Access to UVA benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree