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Assistant/Associate Research Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology
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Title Assistant/Associate Research Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology
Specific Title Appointment Type Scientist Track Faculty
Department IUSM - Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology
Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position Summary The Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology, and the Stark Neurosciences Research Institute at Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) in Indianapolis is seeking an Assistant or Associate Research Professor with a Ph.D. degree in Neurobiology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Neuropharmacology, Computational Neuroscience, and / or other related fields, are encouraged to . Experience in rodent brain surgeries, behavioral tests, confocal imaging, ex vivo patch clamp, in vivo calcium imaging, and / or in vivo single unit electrophysiological recordings, is strongly preferred. Research in Dr. Ma's group is supported by NIH/NIDA, NIH/NIAAA, NIH/NINDS, NIH/NIA, Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, Indiana Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research Fund, etc. T are 3 major directions actively pursued, e.g., (1) neuro-substrates mediating long-term persistence of cocaine craving and opioids dependence; (2) synaptic adaptations induced by prenatal and adolescent alcohol exposure; (3) neural adaptations involved in psychiatric symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases. The Ma lab utilizes state-of-the-art molecular, biochemical, anatomical, electrophysiological, optogenetic, chemo-genetics, behavioral andputational approaches to elucidate neuroadaptations in neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. The lab's research achievements have been published in high-impact journals in the neuroscience fields. IU School of Medicine ismitted to being a weing campusmunity and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, andmunity engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana. Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the nation's largest concentrations of health sciencespanies. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life - the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues, and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city and surrounding suburbs enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport that has been named "Best Airport in North America" by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in