Duke University, Biomedical Engineering
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Position Title:
Postdoctoral Associate
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2024/11/07)
Position Description:
The Tadross Lab at Duke University is seeking a postdoctoral associate for a fully funded position focused on using DART (Drug Acutely Restricted by Tethering) to investigate the circuit basis of neuropsychiatric disorders. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects exploring receptor-specific contributions to behavior and circuit function.
Work Performed
• Conduct stereotaxic surgeries and pharmacological manipulations in mouse models.
• Perform behavioral assays related to reinforcement learning and neuropsychiatric disease models.
• Combine DART with modern imaging and behavioral tools to examine neurobiological mechanisms.
• Analyze data, document findings, and contribute to lab publications.
• Participate in regular lab meetings and discussions.
For consideration, please submit your CV, cover letter, and names and contact information of three references.
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. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Names and contact information of three references
And anything else requested in the position description.
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