Postdoc Fellowship: Multidisciplinary Addiction Neuroscience

University of Minnesota, Psychology; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota seeks postdoctoral fellows to conduct multidisciplinary research in psychology, genetics, statistics, and neuroscience. Fellows are supported by an NIH-funded T32 training grant to develop interdisciplinary skills related to drug use, addiction, and behavior.

Fellows work with a diverse group of mentors across departments including Psychology, Biostatistics, Genetics, and more, with opportunities to present at national meetings and publish in top journals.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Ph.D. in a field related to psychology, genetics, statistics, neuroscience, or related domains.
• Excellent written communication demonstrated by publications.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to think creatively and work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original multidisciplinary research under a faculty mentor.
• Present results at scientific meetings and publish findings.
• Engage in training activities and workshops to develop additional skills.
• Apply for grant funding to support transition to independence.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Collaboration

Scientific writing

Education

Ph.D. in a related field

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

The University of Minnesota seeks postdoctoral fellows to conduct multidisciplinary research in psychology, genetics, statistics, and neuroscience. Fellows are supported by an NIH-funded T32 training grant to develop interdisciplinary skills related to drug use, addiction, and behavior.

Fellows work with a diverse group of mentors across departments including Psychology, Biostatistics, Genetics, and more, with opportunities to present at national meetings and publish in top journals.