Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
The Shansky Lab is seeking a full-time postdoc to conduct National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded behavioral neuroscience research investigating sex differences in cortical circuits mediating defensive responding. Responsibilities will include rodent colony management, stereotaxic surgery, behavior testing, fiber photometry protocols and data analysis, brain tissue processing for immunohistochemistry, RNAscope, and fluorescent microscopy. Depending on the postdoc’s career goals, they will be mentored in grant- and paper-writing, team management, and public speaking.
Requirements
- PhD in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field
- At least three years of experience in a rodent neuroscience lab
Nice To Haves
- Skills related to the techniques listed above are preferred
Responsibilities
- Rodent colony management
- Stereotaxic surgery
- Behavior testing
- Fiber photometry protocols and data analysis
- Brain tissue processing for immunohistochemistry, RNAscope, and fluorescent microscopy
- Grant- and paper-writing
- Team management
- Public speaking
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness & life
- Retirement
- Commuting & transportation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
