Postdoctoral Neuroscience Fellow - Epigenetics & Alcohol

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking a scientist to explore how Sirt7 regulates epigenetic changes in D1-type medium spiny neurons, shaping synaptic plasticity and resilience to compulsive alcohol drinking. The project uses operant drinking paradigms and tissue analysis to understand mechanisms behind AUD vulnerability and resistance.

The role requires a PhD in Biological Science and at least five years of experience with mice, with hands-on experience in behavioral assays and brain tissue

Qualifications

• PhD in Biological Science required.
• At least 5 years of experience with laboratory mice, including handling and behavioral experiments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct alcohol-related behavioral experiments, including operant self-administration and other drinking paradigms.
• Maintain and manage mouse colonies.
• Perform stereotaxic surgeries and related procedures.
• Monitor animals throughout behavioral studies.
• Collect brain tissue for downstream molecular and cellular analyses.

Skills

Mice handling

Behavioral experiments

Education

PhD in Biological Science

Job description

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking a scientist to explore how Sirt7 regulates epigenetic changes in D1-type medium spiny neurons, shaping synaptic plasticity and resilience to compulsive alcohol drinking. The project uses operant drinking paradigms and tissue analysis to understand mechanisms behind AUD vulnerability and resistance.

The role requires a PhD in Biological Science and at least five years of experience with mice, with hands-on experience in behavioral assays and brain tissue