Research Opportunities
Postdoctoral Fellowships
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
General Description: Highly motivated individuals are invited to apply for POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS that are currently available in the laboratories of Drs. Charles France and Lisa Gerak at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. These highly collaborative investigators within the Department of Pharmacology are funded by NIH to study behavioral and pharmacological mechanisms underlying the therapeutic and/or abuse potential of drugs from several pharmacological classes and to study the behavioral and biologic basis of vulnerability to addiction. The successful applicants will contribute to projects involving drug self-administration, drug discrimination, place conditioning, and other behavioral procedures, conducted within a spacious, state-of-the-art animal facility housing a variety of laboratory animal species.
Individuals who have completed or will complete their Ph.D. training in pharmacology, psychology, biology, neuroscience or a related field are encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests and career goals, and letters of reference to Lisa Gerak, Department of Pharmacology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr, mail code 7764, San Antonio TX 78229 or by email to gerak@uthscsa.edu. All postdoctoral appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
posted 01/06/2011
PRE-CLINICAL STUDIES OF DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SAN ANTONIO
POST-DOCTORAL POSITION
General Description: Join Dr. Lance McMahon at UTHSCSA, Department of Pharmacology, to conduct NIH/NIDA-funded research examining neurobiological mechanisms underlying the acute and chronic effects of drugs, including tolerance and dependence. Current projects focus on nicotine acetylcholine and cannabinoid receptor systems. Research integrates behavioral and pharmacologic approaches in non-human primates and rodents. Applicants must have a PhD in pharmacology, psychology, or neuroscience and be highly motivated to participate in a vibrant research program, present research findings at domestic and international meetings, and publish. San Antonio is a large metropolitan city with a competitive cost of living. UTHSCSA is a highly competitive research center consisting of top-ranked medical, dental, and graduate schools within the University of Texas System. Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and recommendation letters to mcmahonl@uthscsa.edu. All postdoctoral appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
posted 07/05/2010
NIH Biomedical Research Center
Preclinical Pharmacology Section of NIDA
Two postdoctoral and one research technician position
General Description: Two postdoctoral and one research
technician position are currently available in the Preclinical Pharmacology
Section of NIDA and collaborating Universities (Johns Hopkins and University of
Maryland) in Baltimore Maryland. Our wide-ranging program of neurobiological
research includes studies in which the endocannabinoid system is manipulated as
a potential target for nicotine addiction and other types of drug abuse.
Research uses translational approaches to study drug abuse (primarily of
nicotine, methamphetamine and THC) in rodents and non-human primates. The core
methodology is behavioral analysis accompanied by examination of underlying
neuropharmacological mechanisms. The predominant behavioral method is
intravenous self-administration in rats and squirrel monkeys, supplemented by
other behavioral techniques, including drug discrimination and conditioned
place preference. Non-behavioral techniques include in-vivo microdialysis,
cardiovascular and electrophysiological investigations. A recent area of research
is cognitive (learning and memory) and emotional (anxiety, depression) effects
of drugs, for which the core research on drug abuse has implications. Research
will be conducted in the new Biomedical Research Center of NIH on Johns Hopkins
Bayview Medical Center campus in East Baltimore. Contact Dr. Steven R.
Goldberg, Chief, Preclinical Pharmacology Section, Intramural Research Program,
National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH Biomedical Research Center (BRC) Suite 200
(NIDA), Room #05A711, 251 Bayview Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21224.
Tel: 443-740-2519, fax: 443-740-2733; email: sgoldber@mail.nih.gov
posted 04/21/2010
Research Triangle Institute, International
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Full-time postdoctoral scientist
General Description: The Department of
Pharmacology and Toxicology at Research Triangle Institute, International in
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina is seeking a full-time postdoctoral
scientist to conduct preclinical behavioral pharmacology research in rodents.
The successful candidate will assist the Senior Behavioral Pharmacologist
in designing and setting up a new preclinical behavioral pharmacology
laboratory that will promote interdisciplinary collaborations. The
position offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated
individual to interact with a number of scientists that have various research
interests as well as to develop independent research projects. Dowloand PDF
Online application through RTI’s website (http://www.rti.org/) – see careers section.
posted 04/21/2010