Postdoctoral Associate - Neuroscience/Electrophysiology

Employer: Melikian Laboratory, UMASS Medical School

Location: Massachusetts

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Position Type: Full Time

Organization Type: Academia

Job Type: Postdoc, Research Scientist

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Brudnick Neuropsychiatric Research Institute

Seeking an accomplished and motivated Ph.D. electrophysiologist to study the impact of presynaptic dopamine transporter regulation on dopaminergic neurotransmission.  This is an exciting opportunity to integrate state-of-art optogenetic, chemogenetic and transgenic mouse approaches to link molecular mechanisms to synaptic physiology. Candidates will have a strong track record of productivity from their doctoral research, with excellent verbal and written skills, with expertise in ex vivo brain slice electrophysiological approaches. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references.