Post-Doctoral Associate - Electrophysiology - Military Veterans
at HERC- Upper MidWest
Title: Postdoctoral associate in electrophysiology
Job Code &Class: Postdoctoral Associate
Department: Biomedical Science
Salary Range: $61,008+ dependent on research experience
The Lefevre Laboratory is seeking a motivated postdoctoral scientist to join our research team studying the neural circuitry of opioid addiction. Our lab uses a mouse model of intravenous opioid self-administration combined with ex-vivo slice electrophysiology, in-vivo neuromodulation approaches (chemogenetics and fiber photometry) and transcriptomics.
The postdoc would work on an NIH-funded project investigating synaptic plasticity adaptations in the nucleus accumbens parvalbumin interneurons following intravenous fentanyl self-administration. As this position would primarily involve ex vivo electrophysiology, experience with this technique would be advantageous but is not required. A strong interest and desire to learn slice electrophysiology is necessary. The candidate would work directly with the PI (Emilia Lefevre) for training, and lab members are encouraged to learn new techniques as needed to advance their projects. The PI is committed to providing the strong mentorship and support needed for postdocs to achieve their scientific and professional goals and the lab provides a highly collegial scientific environment. Where applicable, the postdoc will be expected and supported in applying for intramural and extramural funding.
The Lefevre lab is housed in the School of Medicine building at the University of Minnesota, Duluth campus. Per UMN policy, work may be done remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures.
Position will remain open until filled.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Research (90%)
â- Design, conduct, analyze experiments and report findings to PI. Lead individual projects and contribute to larger team projects.
â- Modify, develop and write up new protocols.
â- Present research at local and national conferences. Work with the PI to write up research findings for publication.
Train students and laboratory personnel (10%)
â- Mentor undergraduate and master's students
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
(Education/Experience must match job class specifications)
â- PhD in Neuroscience or closely related field. PhD candidates expecting to graduate within the next 6 months are also eligible to apply.
â- A scientific track record demonstrated by first author paper(s) published or accepted in a well-recognized journal.
Preferred
â- Prior experience working with opioid mouse models, or intravenous self-administration paradigms is ideal.
â- Experience with ex-vivo slice electrophysiology is desirable.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
â- PhD in Neuroscience or closely related field. PhD candidates expecting to graduate within the next 6 months are also eligible to apply.
â- A scientific track record demonstrated by first author paper(s) published or accepted in a well-recognized journal.
Preferred
â- Prior experience working with opioid mouse models, or intravenous self-administration paradigms is ideal.
â- Experience with ex-vivo slice electrophysiology is desirable.
Duluth, MN
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