Postdoctoral Scholars - Ostlund Laboratory - Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: July 1, 2023
Most recent review date: Sunday, Dec 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
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.
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/JPF08328
To be considered for the position, please upload the required application materials:
- 3 required; 2 optional References (Contact Information Only)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research
- Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration form
Lab: https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/ostlund/
Department: http://www.anesthesiology.uci.edu/
School: https://www.som.uci.edu/
Qualifications
Appointment as a Postdoctoral Scholar requires a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or the foreign equivalent.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research
Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
(Optional)Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
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.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.