Opening for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Olson Lab
The Olson Lab will be hiring a postdoctoral associate to work on an NIH-funded project investigating the potential of psychoplastogens (i.e., small molecules such as ketamine and LSD that produce BDNF-like effects on neuronal structure) for treating neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease). The project includes:
1. performing cellular assays relevant to Alzheimer’s disease
2. testing the abilities of novel psychoplastogens to promote structural neural plasticity
3. elucidating the molecular mechanisms by which psychoplastogens activate mTOR to facilitate neuronal growth
The candidate should possess expertise in the area of cellular/molecular neuroscience including microscopy skills and the ability to culture primary rat/mouse embryonic cortical and/or hippocampal neurons. Additional expertise in behavioral neuropharmacology will be viewed favorably, but is not required. Candidates with primarily cellular/molecular experience will be given the opportunity to learn rodent behavioral assays if desired.
The position is for one year with the potential for renewal. If you are interested in the position, please send the following information to [email protected]:
1. cover letter describing:
• the expertise you can contribute to the group
• what you hope to learn from the group
• your ultimate career goals
• preferred start date
2. CV
3. summary of past research
4. contact information for three references
We apologize that we will not be able to respond to all applications, but we anticipate contacting competitive candidates by November.
The Olson Lab will be hiring a postdoctoral associate to work on an NIH-funded project investigating the potential of psychoplastogens (i.e., small molecules such as ketamine and LSD that produce BDNF-like effects on neuronal structure) for treating neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease). The project includes:
1. performing cellular assays relevant to Alzheimer’s disease
2. testing the abilities of novel psychoplastogens to promote structural neural plasticity
3. elucidating the molecular mechanisms by which psychoplastogens activate mTOR to facilitate neuronal growth
The candidate should possess expertise in the area of cellular/molecular neuroscience including microscopy skills and the ability to culture primary rat/mouse embryonic cortical and/or hippocampal neurons. Additional expertise in behavioral neuropharmacology will be viewed favorably, but is not required. Candidates with primarily cellular/molecular experience will be given the opportunity to learn rodent behavioral assays if desired.
The position is for one year with the potential for renewal. If you are interested in the position, please send the following information to [email protected]:
1. cover letter describing:
• the expertise you can contribute to the group
• what you hope to learn from the group
• your ultimate career goals
• preferred start date
2. CV
3. summary of past research
4. contact information for three references
We apologize that we will not be able to respond to all applications, but we anticipate contacting competitive candidates by November.