Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Company: Marshall University
Location: Huntington
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Position Details Banner Position Number R10466 Position Title Postdoctoral
Research Scholar Classification Title MURC-Physical Scientists,
Other Department SOM-Biochemistry - RC5220 Location MURC - MU
Research Corporation Salary Range Commensurate with qualifications
and experience. Job Description The laboratory of Dr. Brandon Henderson in the Department of
Biomedical Sciences in the Joan C Edwards School of Medicine at
Marshall University is currently seeking a Postdoctoral researcher
with a patch-clamp electrophysiology and neurobiology background,
who will conduct and guide experiments defined in a funded NIH
grant. The experiments will be aimed at investigating how drugs of
abuse alter midbrain neurons. Currently, the Henderson laboratory
is focused on studying how these neurons are altered by nicotine
and tobacco flavorants. The principal scientific investigations include the
monitoring of action potentials, whole-cell currents, and neural
excitability in midbrain neurons.Please, refer to the Henderson lab
website (www.hendersonlab.org) for additional information and
references to relevant publications. Required Qualifications PhD in related field of Pharmacology, neuroscience, biology or
biomedical sciences. A suitable candidate must be well-versed in electrophysiology,
have extensive hands-on experience with patch clamp methods and a
background in neurobiology/neuroscience. Experience with mouse or
rat brain slice preparations is necessary. Experience in cell
preparations and staining techniques, as well as in techniques to
assess cell status and viability will be beneficial. The candidate
must be able to fluently communicate in English (oral and
written). Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in
the job description. Preferred Qualifications Posting Number MR0391 Open Date 06/01/2021 Close Date Open Until
Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
Keywords: Marshall University, Huntington , Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Other , Huntington, West Virginia
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