Post Doctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow

The Pocivavsek Lab in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate the interplay between tryptophan metabolism via the kynurenine pathway, sleep and cognition in rodents. Experimental work will encompass mainly biochemistry (in vivo microdialysis and HPLC), pharmacology, and behavioral neuroscience (learning and memory in rodents, EEG/EMG sleep recordings).

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities• Fundamental knowledge and research experience in neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, neuroendocrinology, neurophysiological assessments, receptors and pharmacological approaches, and working with rodents. • Ability to work independently and in a team. Should be able to analyze data, prepare manuscripts, and communicate effectively. • Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications• Experience/expertise in EEG/EMG sleep recordings, pharmacological approaches, and working with rodents in a laboratory setting desired. • A strong knowledge of the hippocampus and the brain's learning and memory circuitry is preferred.

Additional Comments

Job Close Date08/30/2026Special Instructions to ApplicantPositions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by August 30, 2026.

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