Postdoctoral Fellow: Neuroscience & Gut-Brain Axis

Oklahoma-State-University; Glenpool (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Swarup Mitra.

This NIH-funded position investigates how the gut microbiome interacts with the brain to influence behavior, neural plasticity, stress susceptibility, and disease vulnerability. The successful candidate will work across experimental platforms, exploring astrocyte and oligodendrocyte biology, neuroimmune signaling, and epigenetic regulation, with potential to

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or Microbiology (or related field) required, degree conferred by start date.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills preferred to interact with faculty and students.

Skills

Good communication

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or Microbiology

Job description

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Swarup Mitra.

This NIH-funded position investigates how the gut microbiome interacts with the brain to influence behavior, neural plasticity, stress susceptibility, and disease vulnerability. The successful candidate will work across experimental platforms, exploring astrocyte and oligodendrocyte biology, neuroimmune signaling, and epigenetic regulation, with potential to