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Postdoctoral Fellowship - Neurotransmitter Transporters in Substance Use and Stress-Related Disorders
Job Description
Posted Date:
Friday, July 28, 2023
Department:
Cellular & Integrative Physiology
Position Description:
The Daws Laboratory in the Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health SA) is seeking a highly motivated and creative Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct innovative NIDA- and NIMH-funded research on the role of monoamine transporters in substance use and stress-related disorders. Current research is focused on:
This fellowship is supported by a NIDA-funded T32 training grant. Through this fellowship, the selected candidate will gain expertise in a variety of techniques, including but not limited to in vivo electrochemistry, optogenetics, shRNA knockdown, tamoxifen-inducible OCT3 and SERT knockdown, and behavioral techniques, including conditioned place preference, and fear conditioning. The selected candidate will be encouraged to develop an independent line of research. Additional structured opportunities for scientific and career development are provided by the training grant.
Position Requirements:
Candidates should have a recent doctoral degree in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, or a related discipline, and a strong interest in conducting substance use disorders and/or mental health research. Prior experience with rodents is preferred.
How to Apply:
Send a CV, a brief statement of research/training goals, and the names and contact information of three references to Lynette C. Daws, Ph.D. (daws@uthscsa.edu ). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Contact Name:
Lynette C Daws, PhD
Contact Email:
daws@uthscsa.edu
Deadline to Apply:
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Job Number:
244
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