Postdoctoral Neuroscience Researcher: Addiction & Brain Circuits

Texas A&M University; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics area. The successful candidate will investigate basal ganglia and corticostriatal circuits in substance use disorders using rodent models, with state-of-the-art methods including optogenetics, chemogenetics, and slice electrophysiology.

The role involves designing experiments, training animals, and contributing to publications and presentations.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or related field is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with rodent behavior assays and electrophysiology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design research experiments to study basal ganglia and corticostriatal circuits.
• Train animals for self-administration studies.
• Perform slice electrophysiology and fiber photometry experiments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Experimental design

Education

PhD in neuroscience or related field

Tools

Imaris

Job description

Texas A&M University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics area. The successful candidate will investigate basal ganglia and corticostriatal circuits in substance use disorders using rodent models, with state-of-the-art methods including optogenetics, chemogenetics, and slice electrophysiology.

The role involves designing experiments, training animals, and contributing to publications and presentations.