Postdoctoral Researcher - BBH Borland Lab
This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
About the role
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.
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.
Requirements
- 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).
The expected duration of this appointment is one year with potential for renewal based on fit and funding availability.
Benefits
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. For more detailed information, please visit the Benefits Page and the Postdoctoral Benefits page.