Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Travis Brown Lab

 

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

November 8, 2024

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

 

Available Title(s):

306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate

 

Business Title:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Travis Brown Lab

 

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

 

Position Term:

12 Month

 

Position Details:

 

The Travis Brown laboratory has an opening for a junior postdoctoral position for an NIH-funded research programs. We are specifically welcoming applications from highly motivated individuals with interest in understanding the mechanism of actions of neurotrophic factors, such as leptin, and their effects on synaptic function and development, and who have demonstrated expertise in cellular/molecular neuroscience and proficiency in, or interest in learning electrophysiological techniques.

 

The Department of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience (http://ipn.vetmed.wsu.edu/) is an academic unit of the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine (https://wsu.edu/). International neuroscience faculty within the department form highly collaborative research units that study synaptic function, development, ingestive behavior, stress, substance abuse, and sleep neurobiology. Thus, the candidate will have ample opportunities for collaboration and co-mentoring. Furthermore, the department offers baccalaureate and doctoral degree programs in Neuroscience, in addition to postdoctoral training. The department is housed in an award-winning, ultra-modern BSL-2 research facility on the Pullman campus of Washington State University, and it is equipped with state-of-the-art microscopy, imaging, electrophysiology, cell biology, and behavioral testing equipment.

 

Summary of Duties:

 

• Interests - cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying control of synaptic function and development, with an emphasis in the role of neurotrophic factors, such as leptin

 

• Techniques - patch clamp electrophysiology, molecular techniques, pharmacology and use of mouse models

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• Recent Ph.D. in neuroscience or in another relevant field (e.g., physiology, biology).

 

• Evidence of strong background, experience and research productivity in the biomedical sciences.

 

• Excellent writing skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• An interest in cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying control of synaptic function and development, with an emphasis in the role of neurotrophic factors, such as leptin.

 

• Experience in patch clamp electrophysiology, molecular techniques, pharmacology and use of mouse models.

 

Area:

 

Pullman is a college town located in the heart of the Palouse, on the Southeast border of Washington State, with easy access to innumerable outdoor recreation opportunities. It has received accolades for highest quality of life, healthy community, safety, and green transportation (https://www.pullman-wa.gov/about-pullman/awards-and-recognitions).

 

Additional Information:

 

Area/College:

 

College of Veterinary Medicine

 

Department Name:

 

Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience

 

City, State, Zip:

 

Pullman, WA 99164-7620