Postdoc: CNS Drug Discovery & Brain Disorders

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mailman Lab at the University of Virginia, School of Medicine, seeks a post-doctoral scholar focused on brain diseases and CNS drug development. PhD and/or MD by start date is required, with training in neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, or related fields.

The 12-month appointment may renew; salary is commensurate with education and experience, and work is fully on-site in Charlottesville, VA. Collaborations with other labs enrich the research experience as the team advances

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD by start date.
• Strong background in neuroscience or related disciplines.
• Postdoctoral employment usually within five years of doctoral degree.
• Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate mechanisms of brain disorders and CNS drug targets.
• Develop and test novel therapeutics in preclinical models.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and publish findings.

Skills

Neuroscience

Pharmacology

Physiology

Brain disorders

Education

PhD or MD by start date

Job description

The Mailman Lab at the University of Virginia, School of Medicine, seeks a post-doctoral scholar focused on brain diseases and CNS drug development. PhD and/or MD by start date is required, with training in neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, or related fields.

The 12-month appointment may renew; salary is commensurate with education and experience, and work is fully on-site in Charlottesville, VA. Collaborations with other labs enrich the research experience as the team advances