Postdoctoral position – Contet laboratory – Molecular and Circuit Mechanisms of Alcohol Dependence
- Employer
- The Scripps Research Institute
- Location
- La Jolla, California
- Salary
- California exempt salary ($58,240 per year + benefits)
- Closing date
- Dec 10, 2020
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- Sector
- Independent Research Institute
- Job Function
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Research Area
- Motivation & Emotion
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Level
- Entry Level
Job Details
A postdoctoral position is available for a recent Ph.D. graduate to join the Contet laboratory and study the neurobiological mechanisms of alcohol dependence. Previous experience with mouse behavior, stereotaxic surgeries, histology, and molecular biology is desirable. Programming skills (MATLAB, R) would be advantageous. A high degree of self-motivation, meticulousness, critical thinking, efficient communication, and integrity are expected.
The Contet laboratory investigates the proteins and neural circuits that are dysregulated by chronic alcohol exposure and their contribution to excessive drinking and other symptoms of alcohol dependence (www.contetlab.com). Our experimental approach combines mouse behavioral analysis with contemporary methods for the quantification and manipulation of gene/protein expression and in vivo neuronal activity. Our current NIH-funded projects address the role of parasubthalamic CRF neurons, microtubule remodeling, and BK channel-mediated molecular adaptations in alcohol dependence phenotypes. The selected candidate will work on any or all of these projects depending on interests, skills, and efficiency, and will be encouraged to develop new research directions.
The Contet laboratory is part of The Scripps Research Institute Department of Molecular Medicine (La Jolla, CA), Pearson Center for Alcoholism and Addiction Research, TSRI Alcohol Research Center, and TSRI Neuropsychopharmacology Training Program, which provide unique opportunities for multidisciplinary collaborations and outstanding resources for integrative training in the alcohol/drug addiction field.
This position offers California exempt salary (i.e., higher than NRSA stipend levels) and competitive health insurance from TSRI. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should send their application material (CV, cover letter and contact information for three references) to Dr. Candice Contet (contet@scripps.edu).
Company
The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) is a nonprofit research institution whose philosophy emphasizes the creation of basic knowledge in the biosciences for its application in medicine, the pursuit of fundamental scientific advances through interdisciplinary programs and collaborations, and the education and training of researchers preparing to meet the scientific challenges of the future.The La Jolla campus provides more than 1 million square feet of space on 35 acres of land (14.7 of which are owned by the institute) next to the Pacific Ocean. Located in close proximity to the University of California, San Diego, the campus is situated with easy access to San Diego's scientific community, which includes the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, as well as a concentration of some 300 biotechnology companies. Approximately 2,650 scientists and staff currently work on the La Jolla campus in areas including immunology, molecular and cellular biology, chemistry, neurosciences, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, virology, and synthetic vaccine development. Particularly significant is the study of the basic structure and design of biological molecules; in this arena, the La Jolla campus is among a handful of the world's leading centers. The more than 200 principal investigators at TSRI include many distinguished leaders in their fields, including three Nobel laureates and numerous members of the National Academy of Sciences (including its Institute of Medicine), American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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