Postdoctoral Associate, Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plan options

Job summary

A leading public research university in New York seeks a Postdoctoral Associate in Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The role involves monitoring neurochemicals and testing animal behaviors using advanced techniques. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in relevant fields and have prior experience with rodents. The position offers a salary range of $55,000 - $60,000 and an outstanding benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in relevant disciplines.
• Prior experience working with rodents essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor neurochemicals in brains of living animals.
• Use electrochemical microsensors coupled with genetic techniques.
• Test animal behaviors such as self-administration and anxiety-like behaviors.

Skills

Research experience with survival stereotaxic surgeries

Jugular vein catheterization in rodents

Basic knowledge of statistics

Behavioral analyses/animal tracking

Strong publication history

Psychostimulant-related research

Education

Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry or psychology

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate, Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences

A postdoctoral position is available for an advanced or early-stage postdoctoral fellow with a Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry or psychology. The incumbent will be part of an NIH funded project to understand the role of neurochemicals in drug use disorders and its-related behavioral changes using animal models.

Priority will be given to individuals with research experience with survival stereotaxic surgeries as well as jugular vein catheterization in rodents. Duties will include:

• Monitoring of neurochemicals (e.g. dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain of living animals
• Using electrochemical microsensors coupled with genetic techniques
• Testing animal behaviors (e.g. self-administration, anxiety-like behaviors)

Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options.

About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Ph.D in biology, neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, psychology or related discipline
• Prior experience working with rodents

Preferred Qualifications Individuals with Research Experience in

• Jugular vein and Survival stereotaxic surgeries
• Basic knowledge of statistics and behavioral analyses/animal tracking
• Strong publication history
• Psychostimulant-related research is preferred

The salary range is $55,000 - $60,000. The University at Buffalo is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.