Description: A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available for a highly motivated individual in The George
Washington University Institute for Neuroscience and Department of Pharmacology and Physiology. The position
is within an integrative physiology and behavioral neurosciences laboratory that is focused on understanding how
stress and anxiety related disorders (i.e., post-traumatic stress disorder) contribute to increased cardiovascular
disease risk. Using multi-disciplinary approaches, we investigate integrative (i.e., neuroimmune) mechanisms
related to the brain neurocircuitry involved in cardiovascular autonomic and fear/stress regulation. We have a
particular interest in the renin angiotensin system and its role in the development of cardiovascular and anxiety
related diseases. The laboratory utilizes a variety of novel transgenic mouse models and state of the art
cardiovascular, behavioral and immunological interdisciplinary approaches.
Applicant: We seek an individual with PhD biomedical sciences with strong background and expertise in the
related field of cardiovascular physiology / immunology / behavioral neurosciences. Expertise in whole animal
physiology, immunology,including flow cytometry, animal behavior and surgery are highly desirable. Expertise
with basic techniques utilizing DNA, RNA, protein, tissue / cell culture and immunostaining / histology are also
desired. The successful applicant duties will include but are not limited to organizing and implementing research
plans, the development of new methods, testing, data collection, analysis, interpretation of data, writing grant
proposals and preparing manuscripts for publication. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity for
mentoring graduate and undergraduate students and applying for career development awards. The candidate will
be expected to possess excellent communication skills and present their research findings on a regular basis to
both peers within the department and at national and international meetings
Please provide a cover letter with a brief description of your current research, CV and contact information for 3
references to pmarvar@gwu.edu
More info: http://smhs.gwu.edu/neuroscience/positions
Potential Start Date: Spring/Summer 2018
Contact: Paul J. Marvar, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Pharmacology & Physiology
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
GW Institute for Neuroscience
The George Washington University
2300 Eye St., NW,
Washington, DC 20037
Ross Hall 457
pmarvar@gwu.edu
(202) 994-5584