Postdoctoral Trainee

Department

Alcohol Studies Center - 428801

Position Summary

The Rupprecht lab seeks a postdoctoral researcher to study the role of the gut-brain connection in the effects of alcohol and food intake using genetically-engineered mouse models, biochemistry and mass spectroscopy, ex vivo imaging, and cell-culture models.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD in the biomedical sciences (genetics, cell/developmental, or molecular biology) or a closely related discipline required.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Relevant lab experience required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Prior experience with mouse models and survival surgeries.
• Extensive microscopy (confocal, spinning disk) and image analysis (Imaris, etc.)
• Ability to work independently to design and analyze experiments, write grant applications, willingness to read/review manuscripts that will be developed with on-the-job training.