Postdoctoral Scholar at Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Neuroscience, Psychology, Electrophysiology, Chemogenetics, Fiber Photometry, Behavioral Assessments, Data Collection, Statistical Analyses, Experimental Design, Rodent Handling, Surgery, Addiction Research, Patch Clamp Recordings, Training, Grant Proposals

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department Overview The goal of the Wolf lab is to understand synaptic plasticity in the nucleus accumbens and related circuits that underlies this persistent vulnerability. We use the incubation of drug craving model in which cue-induced drug craving in rats progressively intensifies (incubates) over the first weeks of abstinence from drug self-administration and then remains high for months. This model has translational relevance because incubation of craving also occurs in humans. Our experiments involve electrophysiology, chemogenetics, fiber photometry, translating ribosome affinity purification, and behavioral assessments. The lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar for a full-time program of advanced academic preparation and research training on NIH-funded projects under the guidance of the PI and senior laboratory personnel. Training will include intravenous drug self-administration and electrophysiology. Function/Duties of Position Planning and designing research experiments; establishing priorities and schedules; obtaining cost estimates. Data collection, processing and analysis, including statistical analyses, presentation of project results, and producing written documents (abstracts, manuscripts) on the result of analyses. Includes contributing to preparation of grant proposals to NIH and private foundations. Training new staff, graduate students, and student volunteers. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology or related field. 5 years of experience in neuroscience wet lab techniques including rodent use. Experimental design, statistical analyses, rodent handling and surgery; ability to troubleshoot and work independently once trained. Preferred Qualifications Background in addiction research. Experience with whole cell patch clamp recordings or other electrophysiological techniques. Additional Details Monday - Friday, up to 8 hours per day, some weekend work may be required. All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Scholar will plan and design research experiments, collect and analyze data, and contribute to the preparation of grant proposals. They will also train new staff and graduate students.