Postdoctoral Research Associate, Pharmacology: Mailman lab

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mailman Lab at the University of Virginia, School of Medicine, seeks a post-doctoral scholar focused on brain diseases and CNS drug development. PhD and/or MD by start date is required, with training in neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, or related fields.

The 12-month appointment may renew; salary is commensurate with education and experience, and work is fully on-site in Charlottesville, VA. Collaborations with other labs enrich the research experience as the team advances

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD by start date.
• Strong background in neuroscience or related disciplines.
• Postdoctoral employment usually within five years of doctoral degree.
• Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate mechanisms of brain disorders and CNS drug targets.
• Develop and test novel therapeutics in preclinical models.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and publish findings.

Skills

Neuroscience

Pharmacology

Physiology

Brain disorders

Education

PhD or MD by start date

Job description

The laboratory of Richard Mailman, Professor of Pharmacology and Neuroscience at the University of Virginia, School of Medicine, is seeking a post-doctoral scholar who is interested in diseases of the brain and development of novel therapeutics. The Mailman lab focuses on mechanisms of drug receptor interaction, and the discovery and development of CNS drugs. Our laboratory discovered the first selective full agonist for the dopamine D1 receptor. We took this project from an idea to clinical trials and showed that it might be the first novel treatment of Parkinson's disease, an idea proven with three Phase 3 clinical trials last year. During this same period of time, we discovered a novel signaling mechanism termed functional selectivity (biased signaling) and demonstrated that this mechanism was critical in the actions of the first third generation antipsychotic drug. We are now poised to continue these advances and would like to recruit a scientist with an interest in brain disorders and their molecular, biochemical, and behavioral manifestations. We have collaborations with other labs that enrich the overall research experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Applicants must have PhD and/or MD (or equivalent) degree in hand by start date.

We invite applications from candidates with excellent graduate training in neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, or related disciplines who have an interest in disorders of the brain and their potential therapy.

Postdoctoral employment is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a doctoral degree within the previous five years. This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal (for an additional two, one-year increments) contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

This is an exempt-level, benefited position. For information on resources for postdocs at UVA, visit https://postdoc.virginia.edu/. This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site. To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA. Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

Anticipated hiring range: $63,000-$70,000 annual salary, commensurate with education and experience.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.