Postdoctoral Fellow in Anesthesia - Bloomington, United States - Indiana University

Description

Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Anesthesia Specific Title Appointment Type Postdoctoral Fellow Department IUSM - Anesthesia Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis Position Summary

Project 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.

As the nation's largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence.

We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.

IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community.

We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and wellbeing 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 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:
Basic Qualifications

Doctorate 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 Questions

Cheri Kay

Department of Anesthesia

IU School of Medicine

Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Priority Application Review Deadline Expected Start Date OAA # IUSM