Adjunct/Postdoctoral researcher (Jagiellonian University, Faculty of Management and Social Communication, Institute of Applied Psychology)

10 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Jagiellonian University

Department

Faculty of Management and Social Communication

Research Field

Neurosciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

10 May 2024 - 15:00 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

10 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are seeking a motivated post-doc candidate (48 months contract) with a strong background in Neuroscience to study the role of neurobiological mechanisms that underlie opioid craving and withdrawal as well as to identify potential new pharmacological treatments of the OUD symptoms. Critical steps in advancing the addiction research field are to reveal if opioid craving and withdrawal activate specific neuronal populations in the brain. We anticipate that by identifying and manipulating genetically- and activity- marked neuronal subpopulations, we will accomplish progress towards circuit specific control of OUD symptoms

Our scientific aim is to map neural activity underlying opioid withdrawal and craving using cutting-edge anatomical, optogenetic and neurophysiological methods. We will use an innovative combination of in vivo optogenetics targeting activated cells, fluorescent tracers, advanced immunohistological and molecular imaging techniques, fiber photometry, single-cell recordings in wild type and transgenic rats.

Requirements

Research Field

Neurosciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

She/he should be highly motivated and show independent skills and strong interest in neurophysiology and system neuroscience. Prior research experience with rodent behavioral experiments, in vivo fiber photometry and/or electrophysiology will be advantageous.

We require excellent work organization skills, a creative approach to research problems, team collaboration skills and motivation. Experience in laboratory work is necessary.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://praca.bip.uj.edu.pl/stanowiska-badawcze/-/journal_content/56_INSTANCE_W…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Jagiellonian University, Faculty of Management and Social Communication

Country

Poland

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Krakow

Website

http://www.wzks.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/start-en

Street

Lojasiewicza 4

Postal Code

30-348

STATUS: EXPIRED