Opportunity Details
Department of Anesthesiology
WU Pain Center
Research
Instructor
Research Instructor - WU Pain Center
The Washington University Pain Center in the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University School of Medicine invites applications for a research-track junior faculty position at the level of Instructor. The ideal candidate has five or more years of post-graduate training in pain research and optogenetics. Expertise in pain behavior, in vivo electrophysiology from awake, freely behaving animals, and optogenetic and chemogenetic approaches are critical. Successful candidates will have a strong publication history and be able to demonstrate the ability to successfully compete for external funding. Proficiency in in vivo electrophysiology, optogenetics, immunohistochemistry, and behavioral pharmacology are prerequisites. Additional information about the Pain Center is available at pain.wustl.edu. Washington University is committed to the recruitment of candidates traditionally underrepresented on university faculties. Individuals of any race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation are encouraged to apply, as are disabled individuals and veterans. The School of Medicine at Washington University is committed to finding solutions to global health problems, including ones that affect minority and disadvantaged populations.
Ph.D. and at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience.
11/6/2017
12/1/2017
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