Postdoctoral Research Associate in Neuroscience

DiverseScholar; Job; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shansky Lab in the Department of Psychology at Northeastern University is seeking a full-time postdoc to conduct NIH-funded behavioral neuroscience research focusing on sex differences in cortical circuits mediating defensive responding.

Responsibilities include rodent colony management, stereotaxic surgery, behavior testing, fiber photometry, and tissue processing for immunohistochemistry and RNAscope.

Qualifications

• A PhD in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in a rodent neuroscience lab.

Responsibilities

• Conduct NIH-funded behavioral neuroscience research investigating sex differences in cortical circuits mediating defensive responding.
• Manage rodent colony and perform stereotaxic surgeries as required.
• Perform behavior testing and fiber photometry protocols with data analysis.
• Process brain tissue for immunohistochemistry, RNAscope, and fluorescent microscopy.
• Mentor on grant and paper-writing, team management, and public speaking as career goals allow.

Education

PhD in neuroscience/psychology or related field

Tools

Rodent colony management

Stereotaxic surgery

Fiber photometry

Immunohistochemistry

RNAscope

Fluorescent microscopy

Behavior testing

Job description

Shansky Lab

Job Summary

The Shansky Lab in the Department of Psychology at Northeastern University is seeking a full-time postdoc to conduct National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded behavioral neuroscience research investigating sex differences in cortical circuits mediating defensive responding. Responsibilities will include rodent colony management, stereotaxic surgery, behavior testing, fiber photometry protocols and data analysis, brain tissue processing for immunohistochemistry, RNAscope, and fluorescent microscopy. Depending on the postdoc’s career goals, they will be mentored in grant- and paper-writing, team management, and public speaking.

Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field and at least three years of experience in a rodent neuroscience lab is required
• Skills related to the techniques listed above are preferred

Required Documents

• Resume

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit hr.northeastern.edu/benefits for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.