Postdoctoral Researcher - BBH Borland Lab
The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Borland Lab in the Department of Biobehavioral Health at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar. The research involves investigating the neural mechanisms regulating reward for social interactions in a laboratory rodent model. This is a term position with a potential for renewal based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. The expected duration of this appointment is one year with potential for renewal based on fit and funding availability.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field.
- Due to data access restrictions, this position is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals, but all applicants must have resided in the U.S. for three of the past five years (36 of the past 60 months).
- A one-page cover letter that explicitly discusses your research experiences and future goals.
- Your CV.
- The names and contact information of three people who can be contacted as references.
Responsibilities
- Performing research experiments (e.g. social behavior testing with adult Syrian hamsters, brain tissue collection, histology, immunohistochemistry, RNAscope, Western blots, stereotaxic surgery, AAV delivery, fiber photometry and optogenetics).
- Laboratory management, including IACUC, IBC and DEA record keeping/inspections.
- Statistical analysis
- Primary drafting of peer-reviewed manuscripts
- Presentation at national and international conferences
- Mentorship of undergraduate and doctoral students
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
