Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurobiology & Pharmacology

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University in Indianapolis seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology to study neural substrates underlying cocaine craving, opioid dependence, and neurodegenerative symptoms. The role involves hands‑on experiments, imaging, and electrophysiology.

The candidate will work under Dr. Yao-Ying Ma in the IU School of Medicine, collaborating across neuroscience disciplines with state‑of‑the‑art techniques and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field is required.
• Experience with rodent brain surgeries and behavioral testing is preferred.
• Proficiency with imaging and electrophysiology techniques is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments on neural substrates mediating drug craving and addiction.
• Perform imaging and electrophysiology data collection and analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and mentors on project goals.
• Disseminate findings through publications and seminars.

Skills

Rodent brain surgeries

Behavioral tests

Confocal imaging

Ex vivo patch clamp

In vivo calcium imaging

In vivo single unit electrophysiology

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field

Job description

Indiana University in Indianapolis seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology to study neural substrates underlying cocaine craving, opioid dependence, and neurodegenerative symptoms. The role involves hands‑on experiments, imaging, and electrophysiology.

The candidate will work under Dr. Yao-Ying Ma in the IU School of Medicine, collaborating across neuroscience disciplines with state‑of‑the‑art techniques and training opportunities.