华盛顿大学医学院神经科学博士后

Post-Doctoral Fellow | Neuroscience | Washington University : St. Louis, MO

Employers:

Washington University School of Medicine 

Location(s):

St. Louis, MO

Posted:

September 15, 2010

Expires:

November 14, 2010

Website:

http://www.elysium.wustl.edu/bruchaslab

Job Tag(s):

neuroscience,pharmacology,cell biology,postdoc

Description:

Post-doctoral position(s) in the Washington University Medical Center (WASH U), Departments of Anesthesiology and Anatomy/Neurobiology. The post-doctoral candidate will become part of a large, multidisciplinary, and internationally recognized neuroscience community. Dr. Bruchas’ laboratory is primarily interested in how stress and pain influence motivated behaviors including addiction, depression, and anxiety. The laboratory is dedicated to furthering our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of stress and pain. This specifically involves examination of neuro-peptide (i.e., Opioid and CRF) and monoamine receptor (GPCR) system functions in behavioral and biochemical contexts. The laboratory uses multidisciplinary approaches including in vitro and in vivo model systems, pharmacology, biochemistry, behavior, viral expression, mouse genetics, and cell type specific neural mapping.

A successful candidate should have the following qualifications:
• A Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Cell Biology or closely related field
• Solid background and hands-on experience in cell signaling
• Creative thinking skills, command of the neuroscience literature
• Affinity for performing experimental animal research
• Ability to work collaboratively with excellent communication skills
• Interest in working in a diverse and international setting
• Strong proficiency in the English language
• Conditions of employment: duration of contract = 2 years, with the possibility of extension contingent on funding

The laboratory is located in the Washington University Medical Center campus, situated in St. Louis’ urban corridor, the “Central West End” district. St. Louis offers numerous cultural activities including excellent blues, jazz, and classical music, restaurants, farmers markets, nightlife and professional sports. St. Louis also offers an affordable lifestyle and cost of living for young families.

Contact:

For more information/application please contact: bruchaslab@gmail.com

Application: The position is available January 1, 2011. Applications for the position should include a curriculum vitae and names/contact information of three professional references. Washington University is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.