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Job

Postdoctoral Fellow

The Section on Cellular and Cognitive Neurodevelopment (https://shorturl.at/g1HwJ) at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) seeks skilled postdoctoral researchers to join its team. Two open postdoc positions are available within Dr. James Bourne's group within the NIMH Intramural Research Program on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

About the position

The medial pulvinar affords the delayed maturation of the prefrontal cortex We are seeking a passionate and driven researcher to lead an exciting project focused on how molecular changes in the circuitry of the medial pulvinar—an area linked to neurodevelopmental disorders—shape plasticity and typical development in the frontal, parietal, and temporal regions of the brain. This position is ideal for someone skilled in various molecular and cellular techniques, with the ability to adapt these methodologies to both non-human primate (NHP) and human tissues. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, capable of independently evolving new techniques, and comfortable working within a multidisciplinary team. Preference will be given to candidates with a broad skill set and relevant experience in neurobiology.

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What you'll need to apply

Applicants must submit a CV, a 1-2 page description of their research interests and career goals, and the names of three academic references to Dr. James Bourne (james.bourne@nih.gov)

Contact name

Dr James Bourne

Contact email

james.bourne@nih.gov

Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with a broad skill set and relevant experience in neurobiology and a passion for developing new research tools. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and at least one first-author publication of scientific work in a peer-reviewed journal. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are also crucial. For information on pursuing a post-doc at NIH, check out this link: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/postdoc_irp

Disclaimer/Fine Print

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, without 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.