Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dravid Lab

🔬 Be part of the science behind tomorrow’s treatments 

The laboratory of  Dr. Shashank Dravid is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the team working on cutting-edge projects driving discoveries that could shape future treatments and improve lives! Dravid lab has recently identified ligand for the orphan glutamate delta-1 receptor opening a new area for structure-function analysis (PMID: 42270762). In addition, Dravid lab is working on the role of glutamate delta 1 in pain pathways and basal ganglia circuits with novel drug discovery approaches (PMID: 41345253). The lab is also interested in understanding the role of NMDA receptor in astrocytes and interneurons (PMID: 37004850; 35867797). The lab utilizes brain slice and cellular electrophysiology, structure-function analysis, circuit studies, drug discovery and behavioral approaches.  

What You’ll Do 

• Conduct and support research project within your specialized field of expertise 

• Collect, analyze, and interpret research data  

• Write and contribute to research papers, articles, and publications 

• Mentor and supervise student researchers and graduate students  

• Prepare presentations for groups 

• Publish research findings in peer reviewed journals 

Why Join Us? 

• Build your publication record and professional network 

• Collaborate in a supportive, innovative research environment 

• Gain experience with neuroscience techniques 

• Contribute to research with the real potential to improve lives 

Minimum Qualifications: Appropriate PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related areas 

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in brain slice or cellular electrophysiology, confocal and super-res imaging of synapse structures, structural biology including cryo-EM and drug discovery workflows including computational analysis, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills and analytical thinking, and a high level of attention to detail.