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Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Division of Intramural Research
Neurobiology Laboratory
Neurobehavioral Circuits Group
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Fully funded postdoctoral position available in the Neurobehavioral Circuits Group, led by Julieta Lischinsky, Ph.D., at NIEHS in North Carolina. We are looking for motivated candidates who are interested in pursuing questions geared towards the understanding of the molecular and circuit underpinnings of social behaviors. How is social sensory information encoded and innate social behaviors established across postnatal development and adulthood? We use in vivo tools including single and multi-fiber photometry, optogenetics, pharmacogenetics, viral tracing, and behavioral paradigms towards answering these questions. Postdoctoral fellows will benefit from mentoring and team-based science as well as opportunities to share their work within the Institute and at conferences. Additionally, fellows can take advantage of the vibrant research community and resources offered by the NIEHS/NIH, including career development opportunities, and the behavioral, viral, sequencing and microscopy core facilities. We believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those from historically-excluded groups, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates that have attained or will soon attain a Ph.D. degree in neuroscience or related field with fewer than 5 years of postdoctoral experience. Candidates should display strong communication skills and at least one first author peer-reviewed paper published (or in press) in a high-quality international journal. Experience working with rodents is a must.

Experience in a subset of the following:

  • In vivo imaging approaches.
  • Rodent behavior and/or slice electrophysiology (highly encouraged but not required).

Applicants with a computational background are also encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email Julieta Lischinsky, Ph.D.. A complete application includes:

  • A Cover Letter (including past and future research projects, experience and career goals).
  • Curriculum Vitae.
  • Contact information of three references.

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