Description
Neurogenetics Lab in the Department of pharmacology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellow. We investigates signaling pathways and related circuits that alter motivational states associated with drug dependence, alcohol addiction and comorbid neuropsychiatric disorders, primarily using C. elegans as a model system.
Qualifications
We are seeking a recent or imminent Ph.D. graduate with Neuroscience, Genetics, biochemistry, Life Science or/and related field. Skilled molecular biologist and applicant with experiences in C. elegans or other genetic model is preferred.
Applicants with interests or experiences in one of the following areas are welcome to apply;
- CRISPR methodology
- Structural and Functional imaging of Neural Circuits
- Optogenetic manipulation
- Small molecule or drug screening
- Expression profiling analysis (transcriptional or translational)
Dr. Chang Hoon Jee Lab located in the Department of Pharmacology at UTHSC, strong scientific community devoted to addiction and neurodegeneration research. The Pharmacology department is housed in the Translated Science Research Building with research groups of Physiology, Genetics, and Genomics & Informatics. Thus, the successful candidate will have opportunities for synergy with scientific community devoted to diverse features of alcohol and substance abuse research, metabolic disease, and neurotoxicology.
To apply, please send a cover letter with research experience, a curriculum vitae, and the contact information of 3 references.
Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and is competitive for postdoctoral research fellows. The position includes an excellent benefits package (http://www.uthsc.edu/postdoc/benefits.php). Located in Memphis, a dynamic Mid-South city rich in culture, history, diversity, music and cuisine, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is one of the largest, most comprehensive academic health centers in the United States with a solid commitment to postdoctoral training. UTHSC is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.
Job Postdoctoral Fellows
Primary Location US-Tennessee-Memphis
Organization Pharmacology
Campus/Institute - Memphis…
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