Postdoctoral Fellow

We are looking for motivated candidates who are interested in pursuing questions geared towards the understanding of the molecular and circuit underpinnings of social behaviors. How is social sensory information encoded and innate social behaviors established across postnatal development and adulthood? We use in vivo tools including single and multi-fiber photometry, optogenetics, pharmacogenetics, viral tracing, and behavioral paradigms towards answering these questions. Postdoctoral fellows will benefit from mentoring and team-based science as well as opportunities to share their work within the Institute and at conferences. Additionally, fellows can take advantage of the vibrant research community and resources offered by the NIEHS/NIH, including career development opportunities, and the behavioral, viral, sequencing and microscopy core facilities.

We are seeking candidates that have attained or will soon attain a Ph.D. degree in neuroscience or related field with fewer than 5 years of postdoctoral experience. Candidates should display strong communication skills and at least one first author peer-reviewed paper published (or in press) in a high-quality international journal. Experience working with rodents is a must. Experience in a subset of the following: in vivo imaging approaches, rodent behavior, and/or slice electrophysiology, is highly encouraged but not required. Applicants with a computational background are also encouraged to apply.

The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.