Postdoctoral Trainee

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 30 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 28 Mar 2024

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Posting Details


Department Alcohol Studies Center - 428801
Posting Open Date 03/25/2024
Application Deadline 03/28/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Postdoctoral Trainee
Vacancy ID PDS004145
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent upon qualifications and experience
Proposed Start Date 06/01/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Position Information


Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.
Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage , paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
Position Summary
We are seeking an energetic and motivated postdoctoral trainee to conduct experiments in team environment on NIH-funded project that includes in vivo electrophysiology, reward-learning tasks, binge-like ethanol exposure, optogenetic manipulations, complex behavioral and statistical analysis, stereotaxic surgery and ethanol self-administration in rats. The post-doc will be actively involved with writing scientific papers and grant proposals, training students, and other duties.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience or a closely related field
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Strong laboratory, communication, and analytical skill are required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Our preferred candidate will have proficiency in rodent behavioral pharmacology paradigms. Other ideal expertise includes rodent neuropharmacology, sex differences, addictive drug pharmacology, and learning and memory paradigms. Demonstration of proficiency in these techniques through peer-reviewed publications is ideal.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
N/A
Special Instructions
For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/277239

Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Stephanie Fleming, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to [email protected] .
Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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