[#DIV28SUPER] FW: Post-doctoral fellowship positions

From: Gipson-Reichardt, Cassandra D. <Cassandra.Gipson-Reichardt@uky.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:29 AM
To: Lynch, Wendy J (wjl6w) <wjl6w@virginia.edu>
Subject: Post-doctoral fellowship positions

 

Hi Wendy,

Is there any way I can send this job ad for two post-doc positions in my lab around the APA Division 28 listserv? I wasn't sure who to ask. Details are below.

 

Thank you!
Cassie

 

https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/275550

 

Posting Details

Posting Details
Job Title	Postdoctoral Scholar
Requisition Number	DU06566
Department Name	7H460:FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Salary Range	$54,704 - $64,008/year
Type of Position	Student
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	Ph.D.
Required Related Experience	Minimum of 3-4 years experience with rodent handling, conducting literature searches, data analyses, and preparation of scientific manuscripts and grant applications.
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Sitting, standing, working on computer for long periods of time
Shift	Monday – Friday 8a-5p, some weekends required
Job Summary	One project will involve performing whole cell patch clamp electrophysiology as well standard rodent models of drug addiction. The other project will involve examination of astrocyte morphometry and synaptic colocalization. These positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Cassandra Gipson. The Gipson laboratory is interested in neurobiological underpinnings of nicotine relapse and addiction, as well as cocaine/opioid and nicotine/opioid co-use. More specifically, the lab focuses on examination of neuroimmune mechanisms that contribute to aberrant glutamate signaling during motivated drug seeking. As well, the lab is focused on the relationship between nicotine and ovarian hormones as well as contraceptive estrogen. One project will involve performing whole cell patch clamp electrophysiology as well standard rodent models of drug addiction. The other project will involve examination of astrocyte morphometry and synaptic colocalization. These positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Cassandra Gipson. The Gipson laboratory is interested in neurobiological underpinnings of nicotine relapse and addiction, as well as cocaine/opioid and nicotine/opioid co-use. More specifically, the lab focuses on examination of neuroimmune mechanisms that contribute to aberrant glutamate signaling during motivated drug seeking. As well, the lab is focused on the relationship between nicotine and ovarian hormones as well as contraceptive estrogen. The chosen candidates will have the opportunity to utilize other neuroscience and behavioral techniques such as biosensors, chemogenetics, behavioral economics, and choice procedures. The chosen candidates will also be required to develop fellowship grant applications and will be required to attend 1-2 scientific conferences per year. Ongoing collaborations exist with researchers within the Department of Psychology, Behavioral Science, and with other departments across campus, and it is anticipated that the successful candidate will join in such collaborations. Salary is commensurate with years of postdoctoral experience in accordance with NIH guidelines set for NRSA stipends (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-20-070.html)”
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Strong neuroscience background with proven publication records.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Experience with behavioral testing in rodent models of drug addiction, transgenic animals, chemogenetics, optogenetics, or dendritic spine morphology analysis.
Deadline to Apply	12/31/9999
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