Postdoctoral Fellow in Anesthesia

Job title:

Postdoctoral Fellow in Anesthesia

Company

Indiana University

Job description

Position DetailsTitle Postdoctoral Fellow in Anesthesia
Specific Title
Appointment Type Postdoctoral Fellow
Department IUSM – Anesthesia
Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position SummaryProject summary: The objective of this project is to identify novel brain and neurological biomarkers for integrative and non-pharmacological treatment of chronic sickle pain conditions. Multidisciplinary approaches including clinical neuroimaging and basic biomedical bench techniques will be used in human subjects and animal models, respectively.Qualification: The applicant will be working in a collaborative environment of a strong research environment on campus and will have opportunities to work on wide-spectrum basic and translational pain and neuroimaging research projects using biomedical (e.g. fluorescence imaging, molecular biology, cell culture, immunohistochemical assays, circuit manipulations, mouse surgery or behavioral assays) and electrophysiological recording (in vivo extracellular recordings and patch clamp recordings in brain slices or dissociated neurons) in rodent models, as well as neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, EEG, simultaneous EEG-MRI, simultaneous PET-MRI) in human subjects.IUSM is committed to being an institution that reflects the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve and pursues the values of equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our learners, 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 IndianaIndianapolis 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 largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation. 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, being named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation
Basic QualificationsDoctorate or terminal degree required. Applicants must hold a bachelor or PhD (or MD) plus research experience. Experience of neuroimaging data analysis is strongly preferred.The candidate is expected to be highly motivated and to have a record of publications in the area of pain and neuroscience.
Department Contact for QuestionsCheri Kay
Department of Anesthesia
IU School of Medicine
chekay@iu.edu
(317) 274-2866
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Priority Application Review Deadline
Expected Start Date
OAA # IUSM-01740-2023

Expected salary

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Job date

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 04:33:15 GMT

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