The Collins Laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) is seeking a highly motivated and creative Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct innovative NIDA- and VA-funded research on the behavioral pharmacology of Substance Use Disorders. Current research in our laboratory is focused on: 1) investigating behavioral and neuropharmacological factors that underlie the development of compulsive drug taking; 2) understanding how interactions among drugs at the center of the current overdose epidemic (e.g., methamphetamine and fentanyl) impact their abuse-related and toxic effects; and 3) developing novel polypharmacy approaches to targeting dopamine and serotonin systems for the treatment of substance use disorder. Through this fellowship, the selected candidate will gain expertise in a variety of behavioral techniques, including rodent self-administration and implantable telemetry, as well as the application of quantitative analyses to the study of drugs, drug-drug interactions, and behavior. The selected candidate will be encouraged to develop an independent line of research. Additional structured opportunities for scientific and career development are provided by a NIDA-funded T32 training grant.
Eligibility: Candidates should have a recent doctoral degree in Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Experimental Psychology, or a related discipline, and a strong interest in conducting drug abuse research. Prior experience with rodent or non-human primate behavior is preferred, but not essential.
To apply: Send a CV, a brief statement of research/training goals, and the names and contact information of three references to Gregory T. Collins, Ph.D. (collinsg@uthscsa.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
UTHSCSA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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