Postdoctoral Researcher in Addiction Employer East Tennessee State University, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Schmeichel Lab Location Johnson City, Tennessee Salary Salary is based on current NIH postdoctoral stipend levels, commensurate with experience, + fringe benefits. Closing date Oct 9, 2026 View more categories View less categories Sector Graduate School or University , Medical, Veterinary or Dental School Job Function Postdoctoral Researcher Research Area Motivation & Emotion Position Type Contract Level Any Experience Level Considered Apply on website Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job

Job Details Job Summary:

The Department of Biomedical Sciences in the College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Research Assistant for a grant-funded Temporary Professional Full-Time position. In this vital role, you will work closely with the Supervisor/Principal Investigator, Dr. Brooke Schmeichel, contributing to groundbreaking preclinical research experiments investigating the neurobiological mechanisms underlying polysubstance addiction. Employees are under general supervision. Learn more about Dr.

Brooke Schmeichel here:

https://schmeichel-lab.weebly.

com/ Responsibilities will include:

Design, execute, and analyze in vivo neuroscience experiments in rodent models of addiction, Design and conduct cutting-edge experiments, lead independent research projects, and contribute to collaborative, multidisciplinary studies, Employ advanced neuroscience techniques, which may include: o Fiber photometry for real-time neural activity monitoring, o Chemogenetics for circuit manipulation, o Neuroinflammation assays including immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, and related approaches, Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees, Maintain meticulous experimental records, data analysis pipelines, and prepare results for publication and presentation, Collaborate with lab members and external partners on ongoing projects, Contribute to grant proposals, manuscript writing, and conference presentations, Ensure compliance with all laboratory safety regulations, controlled substances, and animal care protocols, Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work, Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic laboratory methodology Knowledge of business English and arithmetic Ability to perform research projects Ability to gather and compile data Ability to communicate effectively Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees Familiarity with Microsoft Office - especially Excel Familiarity with Fluorescence Microscopy Familiarity with grant writing and commitment to developing independent funding proposals.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field. Strong record of peer-reviewed publications. Adherence to ethical research principles. Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following: Fiber photometry and/or chemogenetic approaches in rodents, Neuroinflammation research methods, Addiction behavioral assays in rodents.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency with relevant software for data acquisition and analysis (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Prism/GraphPad, EEG scoring software). Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. A strong trajectory towards research productivity. Prior experience in assisting with grant writing (strongly preferred). Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply on website