Neuroscience Postdocposition at National Institute on Aging, United States

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is recruiting for a postdoctoral position in the Neuroplasticity and Behavior Unit (NBU), Laboratory of Neurosciences (LNS) in the Intramural Research Program (IRP) at the NIA.  The postdoctoral position is available to study neural circuits important for learning and memory. The candidate for this position should have a strong background in one or more of the following fields of neuroscience research: electrophysiology, imaging, biochemistry, behavior.

The candidate must have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and less than 5 years of postdoctoral experience.  Candidates with a strong work ethic and excellent writing and presentation skills are encouraged to apply.  The NIA IRP offers an outstanding training environment. 

Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments.  Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to: Henriette van Praag, Ph.D., Neuroplasticity and Behavior Unit (NBU), Laboratory of Neurosciences, National Institute on Aging, 251 Bayview Blvd., Suite 100,, Baltimore, MD 21224 or by email: vanpraagh@mail.nih.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

HHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

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