肯塔基州立大学神经科学研究博士后岗位
InstitutionUniversity of Kentucky (http://www.mc.uky.edu/)PositionPostdoc in NeuroscienceLocationLexington KYDate PostedApril 16th 2008Date ExpiresJune 15th 2008Tagsneuroscience addiction alcoholism a ...
Institution
University of Kentucky (http://www.mc.uky.edu/)
Position
Postdoc in Neuroscience
Location
Lexington, KY
Date Posted
April 16th 2008
Date Expires
June 15th 2008
Tags
neuroscience, addiction, alcoholism, alcohol, adolescent, development,neurodegeneration, microglia, stem cells, regeneration, usa, lexington,and ky
Description
An NIH grant funded postdoctoral position is available in the laboratoryof Dr. Kimberly Nixon at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacyto study the role of microglia in neural stem/progenitor cellproliferation in rodent models of alcoholism and/or mechanisms ofneurodegeneration in an adolescent model of an alcohol use disorder. TheNixon Lab uses pharmacological, biochemical, neuroanatomical andbehavioral tools to examine mechanisms of neurodegeneration andregeneration in models of alcohol use disorders.
We seek an exceptional individual with initiative, motivation, andexcellent laboratory skills to join our energetic young laboratory. Theideal candidate will have a track record of peer reviewed publicationsin neuroscience and experience in animal models of addiction, animalbehavior, or neurohistology. This position requires the ability to workas part of a team and a Ph.D. in neuroscience, biological psychology,neuropharmacology or closely related field.
Position is currently open and applications will be reviewed until theposition is filled.
The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity University.