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UC Irvine School of Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care
Postdoctoral Scholars – Ostlund Laboratory

The Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care, University of California Irvine Health System, anticipates openings for Postdoctoral Scholar position(s) in the Ostlund Laboratory. Candidates should possess a PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology, or related field with experience in Behavioral Neuroscience.

Our research focuses on basic mechanisms of motivated behavior and decision making and how they become dysregulated in addiction and other behavioral disorders. We integrate sophisticated rodent behavioral assays with a range of neuroscience techniques such as opto- and chemo-genetics, and fast-scan cyclic voltammetry.

Ostlund Lab Website: https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/ostlund/

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Appointment as a Postdoctoral Scholar requires a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or the foreign equivalent.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Appointment as a Postdoctoral Scholar requires a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or the foreign equivalent at the time of start.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in rodent behavioral analysis.
• Demonstrated evidence of research scholarship.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
Interested candidates should apply through UC Irvine’s RECRUIT system: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07674

To be considered for the position, please upload the required application materials:
• 3-5 References (Contact Information Only)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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