UNIV - Post Doctoral Scholar-Exempt - Department of Neuroscience

About the role

Postdoctoral position focusing on examining thalamo‑cortico‑striatal circuits in a mouse model of alcohol use disorder, investigating neurobiological adaptations from the onset of drug use to increased maladaptive behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Conducts behavioral studies, performs intracranial implantation surgeries in mice, monitors cannula placement, manages mouse breeding colonies, performs neural recordings with imaging and optogenetic stimulation, conducts behavioral optogenetic and chemogenetic experiments (35% effort).
• Mentors and trains doctoral students in lab techniques such as calcium imaging, mouse alcohol drinking, surgical procedures, behavioral optogenetics/chemogenetics; keeps detailed records, troubleshoots unexpected results, complies with safety standards, develops grant writing, prepares manuscripts for publication (35% effort).
• Collaborates with a broad range of researchers in addiction neuroscience, identifies publication and funding opportunities, analyzes and presents data, prepares abstracts and manuscripts, leads peer‑reviewed journal submissions (30% effort).

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment.

Skills

• Calcium imaging
• Mouse alcohol drinking assays
• Surgical procedures (intracranial implantation, cannula placement)
• Optogenetic and chemogenetic experimentation
• Neural recordings and imaging
• Mouse breeding colony management
• Grant writing and funding acquisition
• Manuscript preparation and publication
• Data analysis and presentation
• Collaboration and mentorship

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40.