Post Doc Fellow, Pharmacology & Systems Physiology

at  University of Cincinnati

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Doctoral Degree in Neuroscience, Physiology, or related field.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED

• Prior research experience and publications in the fields of stress, feeding and reward neurobiology.
• Experience with the following laboratory procedures/techniques: measurement of feeding and stress-related behaviors in small animals, small animal stereotaxic brain surgeries, use of viral vectors, immunohistochemistry, neuroanatomy, and microscopy.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational skills, good communication skills, and good teamwork.

• Conduct research experiments in a particular field within the pre-determined research scope and methodology.
• Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results.
• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing.
• Keep informed of developments in field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and mentor junior research staff.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
• Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members as well.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.