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Postdoctoral Fellow in Pharmacology and Neural Circuit Mechanisms of Mood Disorders Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine in United States

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Postdoc

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Pharmacology

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The annual salary range is $52,800–$63,000, with the actual salary determined by experience, education, and other factors. HJF offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, health savings and retirement plans, and other benefits.

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About this position

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow in Pharmacology to join the Nugent Lab in Bethesda, Maryland. The lab investigates neural circuit mechanisms underlying mood disorders using mouse models of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).

The fellow will lead cutting-edge experiments, contribute intellectually to project design, and collaborate with a research team pursuing a focused line of inquiry. The research environment combines behavioral neuroscience, electrophysiology, neural circuit manipulation, imaging, and molecular biology. The fellow will also mentor junior laboratory members and contribute to manuscripts, grant proposals, and scientific presentations.

Research activities include complex behavioral assays, ex vivo slice electrophysiology, in vivo fiber photometry, optogenetic and chemogenetic manipulations, stereotaxic rodent procedures, and advanced microscopy and imaging. The role also incorporates specialized laboratory procedures such as biochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and RNAscope. Laboratory participation includes protocol optimization, quality control, inventory tracking, reagent acquisition, and equipment maintenance.

The position offers an opportunity for a recent doctoral graduate to develop independent research expertise in pharmacology and neuroscience within a laboratory focused on clinically relevant mechanisms of mood disorders and traumatic brain injury.

Funding details

The annual salary range is $52,800–$63,000, with the actual salary determined by experience, education, and other factors. HJF offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, health savings and retirement plans, and other benefits.

What's required

A doctoral degree in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, or a closely related field is required, along with 0–5 years of experience. Prior neuroscience research experience is highly advantageous. Experience with slice electrophysiology, fiber photometry, optogenetics or chemogenetics, and stereotaxic surgery in rodents is preferred, although training will be provided. Candidates should demonstrate intellectual independence, strong troubleshooting abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust background check, lift materials up to 25 pounds, and work for prolonged periods at a computer or standing in a laboratory environment.

How to apply

Apply through the HJF Career Site using the Apply Now link for Job Identification 11564. The position is full-time and on-site in Bethesda, Maryland.

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