[#DIV28SUPER] Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Neuropharmacology

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Neuropharmacology

Department: Psychological Science

Position Number:

Position Status: Regular

Work Schedule: TBD

Hours per Week: 37.5

Months per Year: 12

A post-doctoral position is now available in the Behavioral Neuropharmacology Laboratory at Northern Kentucky University (NKU). Ongoing research uses rat models to study the shared neurobiology of risky decision making and substance use disorders. The post-doctoral fellow will work on research related to the contribution of the GluN2B subunit of the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor to risky decision making and to economic demand for cocaine reinforcement. In vitro receptor autoradiography experiments will also be conducted. The post-doctoral fellow is encouraged to develop research studies and to contribute to ongoing projects by writing manuscripts and overseeing the work of undergraduate research assistants. The post-doctoral fellow will also have the opportunity to teach one course per semester (most likely Biopsychology, Psychopharmacoloy, or Research Methods).   

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in an area related to Experimental Psychology or Neuroscience. Starting salary is based on the current guidelines set forth by the National Institutes of Health. The position will last 2-3 years.

All applicants must submit: (1) CV and (2) 3 letters of reference electronically to Dr. Justin Yates at yatesj1@nku.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.    

NKU seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. Applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence are encouraged.

Required Education: Ph.D.

Job Open Date: 06/01/2019

Open until filled: Yes

               
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William W. Stoops, Ph.D.
email: william.stoops@uky.edu
telephone: (859) 257-5383

Professor
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Department of Behavioral Science
Department of Psychiatry
Center on Drug and Alcohol Research
University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Psychology

Director
Regulatory Knowledge and Support Core
University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Director

Clinical Research Support Office

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