Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Details


Department Psychology and Neuroscience - 319100
Posting Open Date 10/27/2022
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS003643
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/experience
Proposed Start Date 01/01/2023
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the Psychology and Neuroscience Department is to provide excellent education, research and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach psychology and neuroscience to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students in the areas of behavioral and integrative neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, and social psychology; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas, and 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the science and profession of psychology as well as to the university, the community, the state, and the nation.
The Department consists of six programs: behavioral and integrative neuroscience; clinical psychology; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; quantitative psychology, and social psychology. Each program is designed to acquaint the student thoroughly with the theoretical and research content of the specialty and to provide training in the research skills needed to become a competent and creative investigator. In addition, the programs focus on the development of appropriate professional skills.
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience ranks 2nd in the College in grant funding with over $12 million annually in grant expenditures and approximately $20 million annually in expenditures from all funds. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has the largest undergraduate major in the College of Arts and Sciences with approximately 1500 majors, and one of the largest graduate Ph.D. programs with approximately 120 graduate students. The Department is also home to four community clinics which generate fee revenue (Adult Clinic, Anxiety Clinic, Child and Family Clinic, Couples Clinic), known collectively as the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic (the Clinic).
Position Summary
A postdoctoral position is available in the Thiele laboratory within the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience at UNC-CH, to study the neurobiology and neurocircuitry that modulates excessive binge-like alcohol drinking. The research focuses on neurotransmitter and neuropeptide circuits within the brainstem, extended amygdala and prefrontal cortex. The Thiele Laboratory takes advantage of cutting-edged technologies, including chemogenetic, transgenic, and viral vector approaches.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD in Neuroscience or a related field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
PhD in Neuroscience or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Previous neuroscience research experience with animal models is preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
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Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Tamsen Foote, HR Specialist
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information

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