Duke University, Psychology and Neuroscience

Position ID:Duke-P&N-POSTDOC_YINLAB [#27352]
Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Position Type:Postdoctoral
Position Location:Durham, North Carolina 27708-0999, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Neuroscience / Systems neuroscience
Appl Deadline:2024/03/22 11:59PMhelp popup**
Position Description:    

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Postdoctoral Associate Position 
Duke University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience 
Yin Lab 

Dr. Henry Yin’s lab at Duke University seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Associate starting summer 2024. 

The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in neuroscience or related fields. Experience working with rodents is required, and expertise in electrophysiology, behavior, and data analysis is also highly desirable. 

Responsibilities will include conducting mouse experiments using optogenetics and electrophysiology, stimuli creation, programming experiments, data collection and analysis, manuscript and grant preparation, and the supervision of students and research assistants. 

This position has full benefits and a competitive salary. The initial appointment will be for one year, with renewal based on continuation of grant support and success in the position. 

Review of candidates will begin seven days after the job posts to academic jobs online, until the position is filled. The start date is June 1, 2024, with some flexibility in the exact date. 

Applicants should upload a curriculum vitae and contact information for three references through Academic Jobs Online. Only applicants that have applied through Academic Jobs Online will be reviewed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are not able to upload your application materials or if letter writers would prefer to upload their letters directly, please complete your application and email those materials to Meghann Koffi at meghann.koffi@duke.edu to be uploaded manually.


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