Postdoctoral positions, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Utah

Three postdoctoral positions are available in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Utah, to work on a NIDA-funded Program Project Grant and other RO1s assessing the impact of psychostimulants and related agents on monoaminergic systems.  The first is in the laboratories of Drs. Annette Fleckenstein (fleckenstein@hsc.utah.edu) and Glen Hanson (Glen.Hanson@pharm.utah.edu), and involves assessing the impact of psychostimulants on monoaminergic transporter function.  Experience with contingent drug administration is preferred, but not required.  The second is in the laboratory of Drs. Diana Wilkins (Diana.Wilkins@utah.edu) and Annette Fleckenstein, and involves assessing factors contributing to the persistent deficits caused by methamphetamine.  The third is in the laboratory of Dr. Kristen Keefe (k.keefe@utah.edu) and involves studying cellular and systems-level mechanisms underlying methamphetamine-induced damage to striatal dopamine systems.  Experience in stereotaxic surgery, site-specific injection of drugs, in vivo microdialysis, and/or in situ hybridization histochemistry and immunohistochemistry is desired.   Applicants should have a Ph.D. in pharmacology or neuroscience.  However, candidates with strong scientific skills in any neuroscience-related area and strong written and verbal communication skills also will be considered and are strongly encouraged to apply.  Applicants interested in one of these positions should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research experience/interests, and names of three references to the PI listed above for the relevant project.  The University of Utah is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Posted June 21, 2009

Postdoctoral Fellow position available on molecular neuropharmacology. 

Mentor: Qin Wang, MD/PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Alabama at Birmingham. 986 MCLM, 1918 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35294.  Tel: (205) 996-5099. Email: qinwang@uab.edu

Postdoctoral position available immediately on a NIH funded project studying G protein coupled receptor signaling and functions in the nervous system.  In particular, the project focuses on regulation of alpha2-adrenergic receptor signaling and functions by non-G protein interacting partners in native neurons.  Highly motivated candidates with cell biology, neurobiology and biochemistry backgrounds are preferred.  Interested applicants should email CV and contacts of three references to Qin Wang, M.D., Ph.D. (qinwang@uab.edu).  Posted 4-16-09.