Postdoctoral Associate

Society for Neuroscience
United States, New York, Buffalo
Oct 23, 2025
Postdoctoral Associate Employer University at Buffalo - The State of University of New York (SUNY) Location Buffalo, New York Salary Salary will be based on experience Closing date Nov 28, 2025 View more categories View less categories Sector Biotech or Pharmaceutical, Graduate School or University, Medical, Veterinary or Dental School Job Function Postdoctoral Researcher Research Area Integrative Physiology & Behavior, Motivation & Emotion, Neural Excitability, Synapses, & Glia, Neurodegenerative Disorders & Injury, Techniques Position Type Full Time Level Any Experience Level Considered Job Details A postdoctoral position is available for an advanced or early-stage postdoctoral fellow with a Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry or psychology. The incumbent will part of an NIH funded project to understand role of neurochemicals in drug use disorders and its-related behavioral changes using animal models. Priority will be given to individuals with research experience with survival stereotaxic surgeries as well as jugular vein catheterization in rodents. Application Link:https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59177 Duties will include: Monitor of neurochemicals (e.g. dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain of living animals Use neurochemical sensors coupled with genetic techniques Test animal behaviors (e.g. self-administration, anxiety-like behaviors). Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have a Ph.D in biology, neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, psychology or related discipline Prior experience working with rodents is required Preferred qualifications Individuals with research experience in: - Drug/food self-administration, Foot-shock induced reinstatement. - Jugular vein and Survival stereotaxic surgeries - Psychostimulant-related research Basic knowledge of statistics and behavioral analyses/animal tracking Strong publication history