Society for Neuroscience
Overview
Postdoctoral Associate
Employer:
University at Buffalo - The State University of New York (SUNY)
Location:
Buffalo, New York
Salary:
Salary will be based on experience
Closing date:
Nov 28, 2025
Job Details A postdoctoral position is available for an advanced or early-stage postdoctoral fellow with a Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry or psychology. The incumbent will be part of an NIH funded project to understand the role of neurochemicals in drug use disorders and its-related behavioral changes using animal models. Priority will be given to individuals with research experience with survival stereotaxic surgeries as well as jugular vein catheterization in rodents.
Application Link:
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59177
Responsibilities
Monitor neurochemicals (e.g., dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain of living animals
Use neurochemical sensors coupled with genetic techniques
Test animal behaviors (e.g., self-administration, anxiety-like behaviors)
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, psychology or related discipline
Prior experience working with rodents is required
Preferred Qualifications
Research experience in drug/food self-administration, foot-shock induced reinstatement
Jugular vein and survival stereotaxic surgeries
Psychostimulant-related research
Basic knowledge of statistics and behavioral analyses/animal tracking
Strong publication history
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Employer:
University at Buffalo - The State University of New York (SUNY)
Location:
Buffalo, New York
Salary:
Salary will be based on experience
Closing date:
Nov 28, 2025
Job Details A postdoctoral position is available for an advanced or early-stage postdoctoral fellow with a Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry or psychology. The incumbent will be part of an NIH funded project to understand the role of neurochemicals in drug use disorders and its-related behavioral changes using animal models. Priority will be given to individuals with research experience with survival stereotaxic surgeries as well as jugular vein catheterization in rodents.
Application Link:
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59177
Responsibilities
Monitor neurochemicals (e.g., dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain of living animals
Use neurochemical sensors coupled with genetic techniques
Test animal behaviors (e.g., self-administration, anxiety-like behaviors)
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, psychology or related discipline
Prior experience working with rodents is required
Preferred Qualifications
Research experience in drug/food self-administration, foot-shock induced reinstatement
Jugular vein and survival stereotaxic surgeries
Psychostimulant-related research
Basic knowledge of statistics and behavioral analyses/animal tracking
Strong publication history
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