Post Doctoral Fellow, Neuropharmacology- IL- Precision Medicine Program

Job Details

The He Lab in the Precision Medicine Program at Midwestern University (Downers Grove) is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to join our research program focused on chronic pain and addiction pharmacology.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate may begin as soon as available. The appointment is for up to four years, renewable annually. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to work on our project related to chronic pain and opioid pharmacology. Your responsibilities will be, including but not limited to, designing and carrying out experiments, presenting research results in oral presentations, drafting manuscripts, and mentoring graduate and professional students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and carry out experiments
• Report findings, in oral and written forms, and draft manuscripts
• Maintain detailed and accurate experimental records for publication and reporting purposes
• Participate in weekly lab meetings, journal clubs and campus-wise seminars
• Mentor and guide graduate and professional students in the lab
• Present the results at scientific meetings.

Research experience in one or more of the following areas will be considered an advantage, but not required: neuroscience; pain or addiction; working with rodents; optogenetics, chemogenetics, or stereotaxic microinjection.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in a relevant biomedical discipline (e.g., neuroscience, pharmacology, biochemistry, biological psychology, etc.) or evidence of completion by the start date is required. Experience in epigenetics, molecular biology techniques, immunohistochemistry and rodent behavioral studies (e.g., pain or addiction models) will be considered an advantage. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Please include the following in your application: 1) a CV/Resume, 2) a cover letter describing your research background and interest, and 3) the name and contact information of three professional references.