Postdoctoral Associate in Neuroscience

Society for Neuroscience
United States, Florida, Jupiter
Jan 23, 2025
Postdoctoral Associate in Neuroscience Employer The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology Location Jupiter, Florida Salary Commensurate with experience. Closing date Mar 23, 2025 View more categories View less categories Sector Biotech or Pharmaceutical, Graduate School or University Job Function Postdoctoral Researcher Research Area Neurodegenerative Disorders & Injury Position Type Full Time Level Any Experience Level Considered Job Details Company Job Details A Postdoctoral Associate position is available at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation &Technology in Jupiter, Florida. The work will be focused on unraveling molecular, cellular and behavioral mechanisms underlying function of G Protein Coupled Receptor (GPCR) signaling pathways and understanding their role in nervous system function and neuropsychiatric disease. Potential projects include: Neurobiological mechanisms underlying synaptic connectivity and circuit function Development and behavioral characterization of mouse models of neurological and psychiatric illness Development and use of optical sensors to understand neuromodulation Molecular and cellular mechanisms of GPCR signaling and trafficking Genetic and proteomic screens to identify novel GPCR regulators Structural basis of receptor signaling and drug discovery Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process. Basic Qualifications and application instructions: PhD degree in biomedical sciences is required as well as evidence of published scholarly work. A pending doctoral degree will also be considered. To apply for this position please contact Kirill Martemyanov: kmartemyanov@ufl.edu Please include a CV, brief description of research interests and contact information of references. We are a diverse group with a variety of backgrounds in science, culture, ethnicity and ways in life. The PI is serious about mentoring and trains postdocs to become independent tenure-track investigators. The institute provides an outstanding intellectual environment and access to a wide range of cutting-edge technologies. Please visit laboratory website at http://martemyanovlab.com for more details. Equal Opportunity The University of Florida is an equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The University of Florida invites all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records law. To apply for this position, visit jobs.ufl.edu. Job number for this vacancy is 531694 and the deadline date to apply is open until filled . If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Requisition Number: 531694 Company The Scripps Research Institute is a nonprofit research institution whose philosophy emphasizes the creation of basic knowledge in the biosciences for its application in medicine, the pursuit of fundamental scientific advances through interdisciplinary programs and collaborations, and the education and training of researchers preparing to meet the scientific challenges of the future.