Duke University, Biomedical Engineering

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Position ID:Duke-BME-DUKETADROSS1 [#25125, 3820]
Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Position Type:Postdoctoral
Position Location:Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Engineering / Biomedical
Appl Deadline: (posted 2023/07/10, listed until 2024/01/10)
Position Description:    

Tadross Lab is seeking a postdoctoral associate, fully funded for one year. The position supports examining the role of VTA dopamine neurons in extinction learning, with a particular emphasis on GABA inputs to VTA dopamine cells. 

Work Performed Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
  • Mouse stereotaxic surgeries
  • Mouse behavior
  • Data analysis and interpretation 
  • Maintain accurate and organized records of work performed 
  • Participate in weekly laboratory meetings and planning sessions 

Essential Skills and Abilities 
  • Communicate clearly, plan and prioritize daily duties, handle multiple tasks, and respond to changes 
  • Ability to learn complex tasks, pay attention to details, minimize error, and self-assess
  • Proactive, resourceful and able to generate results within defined deadlines


Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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Further Info:
www.tadrosslab.com
email address
 
http://www.bme.duke.edu