Post Doc Res Assoc, Keefe/Wilcox Laboratories (19881B)
- Employer
- University of Utah
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Salary
- NIH Payscale
- Closing date
- May 20, 2019
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- Discipline
- Health Sciences
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Postdoc
- Organization Type
- Healthcare/Hospital
The Keefe and Wilcox laboratories at the University of Utah are seeking a highly motivated and energetic postdoctoral fellow to use patch-clamp electrophysiology and 2-photon imaging of iGluSnFR astrocyte mediated glutamate clearance.
University of Utah Job ID# PRN9881B-
COMPENSATION: NIH Payscale
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
RESPONSIBILITES:
This research will examine the role of astrocyte regulation of excitatory neurotransmission in two disease models: 1) the development of habitual control over drug seeking, and 2) a novel infection model of temporal lobe epilepsy. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and will follow NIH guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience, bioengineering, pharmacology, or a closely related field. Experience with electrophysiology, 2-photon imaging, MATLAB, and animal models of drug addiction and/or neurological diseases is preferred.
Applicant must have excellent communication skills and work well in a team setting.
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SYSTEM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB:
http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/89766
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Cr., Rm 135, (801) 553,581-8365 (V/TDD), for further information or to request an accommodation. The University of Utah is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply
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