Postdoctoral Associate (Buczynski Lab)

About the role

The Gregus/Buczynski Lab is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow to join an extramurally funded, highly collaborative research program focused on developing new, mechanistically driven treatments for chronic pain and alcohol use disorder – two major unmet clinical needs. Our lab integrates behavioral pharmacology, molecular pharmacology, cell based assays, and mass spectrometry to address clinically relevant questions with clear translational potential.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze in vivo and in vitro experiments
• Interpret data and present findings in lab meetings, conferences, and publications
• Collaborate at the interface of academia and industry
• Contribute to grant proposals and co-author manuscripts
• Mentor junior trainees as desired, building leadership experience

Requirements

• Ph.D. in neuroscience, pharmacology, or a closely related discipline
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and/or rodent behavioral models
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage experiments independently
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• Research background in pain, addiction, or related neuropsychiatric disorders
• Experience with mass spectrometry or bioanalytical techniques
• Experience with mouse surgical procedures or in vivo pharmacology
• Prior experience contributing to manuscripts, abstracts, or conference presentations

Skills

• Strong scientific thinking, work ethic, and enthusiasm for learning

Benefits

• Regular availability for individual meetings, collaborative troubleshooting, and transparent expectations
• Customized training plans to meet career goals

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Hours per week: 40