Postdoctoral Research Associate in Addiction Studies

2 days ago


Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
{"title": "Postdoctoral Research Associate", "subtitle": "Addiction Studies", "content": "The Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Dr. Wendy Lynch's laboratory. The Lynch Lab is dedicated to understanding the neurobiological basis of addiction, with a focus on sex differences in vulnerability. The successful candidate will design and conduct experiments using rat models of addiction, working closely with the Principal Investigator to achieve the lab's goals.

**Requirements:**

* PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or biological sciences
* 3+ years of research experience
* Excellent organizational and communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office

**Preferred Qualifications:**

* Experience in addiction research, behavioral research, neuropharmacology, surgery, Western blotting/qPCR/RNA-sequencing, and bioinformatics

**What We Offer:**

* 12-month appointment with possibility of renewal
* Competitive salary
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative research environment

**How to Apply:**

Please submit your application through Careers at UVA, searching for R0054839. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile.

**Contact Information:**

For questions, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiting Specialist.

**About the University:**

The University of Virginia is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.", "lang_code": "en-US"}

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