Post Doctoral Associate
Job Description
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Catherine Marcinkiewcz, Ph.D. at the University of Florida. Research in the Marcinkiewcz lab focuses on unraveling neural circuit mechanisms underlying addiction and neurodegenerative disease and using multi-level approaches that include fiber photometry, patch-clamp electrophysiology, optogenetics and chemogenetics, spatial transcriptomics, and 3D imaging. We are interested in the role of serotonin systems in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease and the intersection between AD and neuropsychiatric disorders. Highly enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals with a strong background in systems neuroscience, behavioral genetics, molecular mechanisms of disease and/or neuropharmacology are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Applicants should have a track record of productivity and prior publications.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference will be given to those who have expertise in neuroanatomy, small animal surgery, electrophysiology and behavioral pharmacology.
- Prior working experience with rodent models.
- Small animal stereotaxic surgery experience.
- Experience in patch-clamp electrophysiology.
- Experience with rodent behavioral assays and analysis.
- Experience in molecular techniques such as RNAseq and in situ hybridization.
- Experience in optogenetics, fiber photometry, or in vivo calcium imaging through endoscopic lenses.
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. To learn more visit: hr.ufl.edu/benefits