Postdoctoral Associate - Research

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Work type: Post Doc Associate

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Grant or Research Administration, Medicine/Physicians

Department: 29100000 - MD-PHARMACOLOGY / THERAPEUTICS

Classification Title:Postdoctoral Associate - Research

Job Description:

The Urs Lab (https://sites.google.com/site/urslabuf/)in the Department of Pharmacology and

Therapeutics, at the University of Florida College of Medicine, has a postdoctoral associate position

available immediately to start working on a funded R01 grant. If you are interested in Neuronal

Circuitry, especially cortical dopamine circuitry, Behavioral Flexibility, have experience with or

have interest in fiber photometry and opto/chemogenetics, then you should consider applying for

this position. This position involves deciphering the role of cortical dopamine circuits in cognitive

flexibility and their regulation of striatal dopamine dynamics.

Our laboratory uses behavioral, neurochemistry, circuit mapping, and molecular approaches

toward the fundamental understanding of how dopamine neurotransmission regulates

reinforcement learning and motivated behavior in normal and pathological conditions. Along with

behavioral studies our laboratory will be using state-of-the art techniques such as fiber photometry

to understand dopamine dynamics during behavior. Our lab has recently discovered novel

topographical organization of cortical dopamine circuits (Green et al eNeuro 2020) and novel

mechanisms of regulation of tonic and phasic striatal dopamine signals (Delaney et al Nature NPP

2024). The candidate will design and execute behavioral experiments and analyze fiber

photometry data from multiple brain regions. Additionally, the candidate will apply

opto/chemogenetic techniques to manipulate neuronal populations and test their effects on striatal

dopamine dynamics. The candidates will also be expected to write papers, present at scientific

conferences and participate in grant writing.

The candidate will also be expected to write manuscripts, participate in all levels of communication

of research findings and participate in grant proposal writing to support the lab with the goal to

originate their own research grant proposal.

Expected Salary:

$60,000 - $70,000 per year.

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in neurosciences, neuropharmacology

and/or cellular/molecular biology, or related field with neuroscience research experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in neuroscience, biology, psychology, or other related fields and

have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, organizational skills, strong work ethics,

and motivational drive, the ability to design and carry out research independently, and evidence

of sufficient research experiences (e.g. publication record).

2. Experience in animal behavior, fiber photometry or neurochemistry is desirable.

3. Proficiency in basic cell culture techniques, immunohistochemistry, imaging techniques,

including fluorescence and confocal microscopy is desirable.

4. Experience with in vivo techniques involving rodent models (drug delivery, behavior,

tissue/fluid collection, animal surgery etc.) is an advantage.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered applications, including curriculum vitae and bibliography, summary of past accomplishments, and at least two letters of recommendation from immediate supervisors, should be submitted together.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

This is a time limited position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 19 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 03 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time