Post-Doctoral Researcher

Job Summary

The person hired for this position will develop and run translational research involving microinjection of novel compounds into the brain of rats and study associated behaviors relevant to psychostimulant use disorders. Furthermore, this position also involves the study of activity dependent gene expression in the brain of rats and will involve dissection, staining, and imaging. It will also involve writing grant proposals and manuscripts.

Essential Functions

• Surgeries 
• Microinjection and behaviors 
• Gene expression studies 
• Manuscript and grant writing 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate in Pharmacology.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Experience in neurochemical assays and rat surgery is required

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Lifting demands ≤ 25lbs

Location

• Center City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt, grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges from $54,630.00 to $81,940.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.