Position: Postdoc Position
Location: Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington, United States
Start Date:
Job description
Use electrophysiologic, activity-based and molecular approaches to make important contributions to understanding how endocannabinoids, opioids, and other transmitters regulate specific aspects of food and drug intake.
Take advantage of career development opportunities suited to your goals including opportunities to mentor, teaching, applying for awards, and attending workshops. Enjoy working in state-of-the-art research facility which houses many labs with overlapping research interests and offers a collaborative and tight-knit community.
Live in a beautiful, friendly, and safe area with all that 2 neighbouring major state universities have to offer. Spend time recreating in nature, at college sports events, or exploring the small towns of Palouse as the seasons change all while making a living wage and building toward your future.
The candidate
The successful applicant will have earned a PhD in Neuroscience or related field, be fluent in written and spoken English, and will be self-motivated, willing to learn, and a good team player.
Preference will be given to applicants that have experience in electrophysiology and / or stereotaxic surgery and have a strong understanding of the physiology of motivated behaviors, energy balance regulation, and/or opioid actions.
How to apply
For consideration, please submit a cover letter stating your reason for interest in this position in the Hentges lab and career goals, along with a current CV to Dr. Shane Hentges at: [email protected].