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Postdoctoral Researcher in Social Behavior and Drug Addiction

Employer
Kent State University
Location
Kent, Ohio
Salary
Salaries are based on NIH guidelines for postdoctoral salaries
Closing date
Sep 18, 2022

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Job Details

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the area of Social Behavior and Drug Addiction in the laboratory of Dr. Lique Coolen in the Brain Health Research Institute at Kent State University, Kent Ohio. The goal of the research project is to investigate effects of social behavior experience on drug seeking behavior in rodent paradigms. Studies utilize pharmacological, molecular, neuroanatomical, optogenetic and chemogenetic approaches in combination with behavioral analyses. 

Candidates must have a PhD degree and research experience with contemporary techniques in neuroscience. Expertise in rodent surgery, neuroanatomy, transgenic models, or physiological recordings is preferred. Suitable candidates must also have excellent organizational and communication skills, be enthusiastic about their work, and be highly motivated to succeed. Candidates need to be able to start the postdoc position by November 1, 2022.

The selected candidates will receive training in a highly collaborative environment and state-of the- art facilities. Salaries are competitive and additional professional and career opportunities are available through the Office of Postdoctoral Studies and Brain Health Research Institute. These include training opportunities for teaching and grant writing support. 

Applicants should send a cover letter including a brief statement of research interests and career goals, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to Dr. Lique Coolen at jcoolen@kent.edu.

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Kent State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

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