Postdoc Fellow: Translational Gut–Brain Addiction Research

UC San Diego; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Llorente Lab within the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine. The position investigates the gut–vagus–brain axis and mechanisms linking the gastrointestinal system with substance use disorders using preclinical models and patient-derived samples.

The lab focuses on intestinal homeostasis, neuroimmune signaling, and brain circuits involved in addiction, with translational aims including bacteriophage-based therapies and

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or related biomedical science discipline required.
• Experience or strong interest in gut–brain axis, vagus nerve biology, and translational biomedicine preferred.
• Candidates should have background in one or more areas listed (neuroscience, GI biology, microbiome, molecular/cellular biology).

Skills

Vagus nerve biology

Neuroscience

Enteric nervous system

Gastrointestinal biology

Microbiome

Molecular biology

Translational biomedical research

Education

PhD in neuroscience or related biomedical science

Tools

Single-cell RNA sequencing

Spatial transcriptomics

Metabolomics

Metagenomics

Organoid cultures

Job description

UC San Diego is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Llorente Lab within the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine. The position investigates the gut–vagus–brain axis and mechanisms linking the gastrointestinal system with substance use disorders using preclinical models and patient-derived samples.

The lab focuses on intestinal homeostasis, neuroimmune signaling, and brain circuits involved in addiction, with translational aims including bacteriophage-based therapies and