Postdoctoral Research Associate, Lynch Lab

1 day ago


Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Postdoctoral Research Associate Opportunity

The Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Dr. Wendy Lynch's laboratory. Our team focuses on addiction research, utilizing behavioral, pharmacological, and molecular techniques to understand the neurobiological basis of addiction, with a particular emphasis on sex differences in vulnerability.

We seek a highly motivated and experienced researcher with a strong background in psychology, neuroscience, or biological sciences. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree, extensive research experience, and excellent organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in at least two of the following areas: addiction research, behavioral research, neuropharmacology, surgery, Western blotting/qPCR/RNA-sequencing, and bioinformatics, are highly desirable.

This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

To apply, please submit your application through Careers at UVA, searching for R0054839. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Please ensure your application includes a CV, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

For more information on resources for postdocs at UVA, please visit https://postdoc.virginia.edu/. The University of Virginia is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates who share these values.



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