Postdoctoral Scholar - Neuroscience And Experimental Therapeutics

Bordenstein Lab

Hershey, PA, US
Not specified; not specified; competitive benefits...
Hybrid
Phd-level systems neuroscience expertise
Animal behavior tracking with deep learning
Experience with rats and basic surgery
The position involves studying the influence of FDA-approved GLP-1R agonists on drug seeking and reinstatement in rodents using multiple NIH-funded projects

Job Summary

  • The position involves studying the influence of FDA-approved GLP-1R agonists on drug seeking and reinstatement in rodents using multiple NIH-funded projects.
  • Candidates will utilize advanced techniques including intraoral catheter fluid delivery, video monitoring of facial responses, and telemetry for muscle activation.
  • The role offers opportunities to build a strong research team and publish with leading experts in various fields of neuroscience.

Matching Summary

The position involves studying the influence of FDA-approved GLP-1R agonists on drug seeking and reinstatement in rodents using multiple NIH-funded projects.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Competitive benefits package provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD-level systems neuroscience expertise
  • Animal behavior tracking with deep learning
  • Experience with rats and basic surgery

Nice-to-have

  • Optogenetics or chemogenetics circuit manipulation
  • In vivo fiber photometry recording skills
  • Matlab or Python programming experience

Key Requirements

  • PhD degree required
  • Successful completion of background checks
  • Strong recommendation for prior rat work experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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