美国弗吉尼亚联邦大学神经科学与解剖学系招聘博士后

美国弗吉尼亚联邦大学神经科学与解剖学系招聘博士后

Post-Doctoral Fellow - Dept. of Neuroscience and Anatomy

Virginia Commonwealth University

in Richmond, VA

Type: Full-Time

Salary: Salary Range: Commensurate starting at $62,232

Posted: Today

Category: Neuroscience; +1

Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU's sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Anatomy

Department Summary: In the Department of Neuroscience & Anatomy, research is one of our core tenets. With traditions anchored in the anatomical disciplines, our identity has evolved to reside in modern neuroscience, where our dedicated faculty and students engage in state-of-the-art research and scholarly activity with clinical translation potential in conditions ranging from anxiety to epilepsy to Alzheimer's.

With labs and grant-funded projects led by our full-time department faculty and affiliate faculty in other academic units across VCU, we're proud to contribute to the field by conducting innovative research the following focus areas: Central Nervous System Circuit Function, Central Nervous System Injury and Repair, Educational scholarship and Practice, Glial Cell Biology, and Molecular Mechanisms of Neuropsychiatric Disorders.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Krishnan Lab in the Department of Neuroscience and Anatomy at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a highly motivated and capable Postdoc to join our growing team. We are a new neuroscience lab using cutting-edge approaches to investigate the neurobiological mechanisms underlying memory and substance use disorders. The Krishnan Lab offers a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that integrates biology, engineering, and computation with a strong emphasis on hands-on experimentation and innovation.

The postdoctoral fellow will lead the lab's research efforts, with a primary focus on developing and advancing the substance use disorder research wing, and will be given substantial intellectual and experimental independence. This position is well-suited for candidates seeking to establish a strong research identity, mentor trainees, and contribute meaningfully to the growth of a new and interdisciplinary neuroscience laboratory. Postdoctoral fellows are strongly encouraged and supported to apply for independent funding (e.g., NIH F32, K awards) and to develop projects that will position them for academic or industry careers.

The successful candidate will design and execute behavioral paradigms relevant to substance use disorders and integrate these approaches with the neural circuit investigation tools in our lab. They will have the opportunity to develop independent projects, pursue fellowship funding, write manuscripts, and mentor students and research staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop research projects focused on substance use disorders and related behavioral paradigms

Design, implement, and refine rodent behavioral assays relevant to SUDs (e.g., reward learning, relapse, withdrawal, compulsive behavior)

Integrate behavioral approaches with neural circuit techniques such as in vivo imaging, optogenetics, or electrophysiology

Analyze and interpret behavioral and neural data

Mentor research technicians, undergraduate students, and/or graduate trainees

Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant writing, and dissemination of research findings

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, pharmacology, or a related field

Strong background in behavioral neuroscience

Prior experience working with rodents or a willingness to learn rodent handling and experimental procedures

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based research environment

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in substance use disorder research

Experience with circuit-level techniques (e.g., calcium imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics, electrophysiology)

Computational or quantitative analysis skills

Interest in mentoring and contributing to lab development

Record of peer-reviewed publications

Salary Range: Commensurate starting at $62,232

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

ORP Eligible: Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Rank: Non Faculty

Contact Information:

Contact Email: SOMHR@vcuhealth.org

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