Postdoctoral Scholar - Neuroscience And Experimental Therapeutics

Penn State University College of Medicine

Hershey, PA, US
Hybrid
Rodent models
Glp-1r agonists
Conditioned withdrawal
The Grigson lab is seeking a motivated postdoc to study the influence of GLP-1R agonists on drug seeking and reinstatement in rodents

Job Summary

  • The Grigson lab is seeking a motivated postdoc to study the influence of GLP-1R agonists on drug seeking and reinstatement in rodents.
  • Projects involve tracking addiction development using conditioned withdrawal and testing hypotheses about reward and homeostatic substrates.
  • The lab aims to build a strong research team with complementary expertise and offers ample opportunities for publication with leading experts.

Matching Summary

The Grigson lab is seeking a motivated postdoc to study the influence of GLP-1R agonists on drug seeking and reinstatement in rodents.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • rodent models
  • GLP-1R agonists
  • conditioned withdrawal
  • in vivo fiber photometry
  • animal behavior tracking

Nice-to-have

  • deep learning algorithms
  • circuit manipulation
  • complementary expertise
  • strong research team

Key Requirements

  • PhD-level systems neuroscientist
  • expertise in animal behavior tracking
  • expertise in neural circuits
  • experience with rats
  • basic surgical experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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