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Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in Alcoholism Research & Neuroimaging Indiana Alcohol Research Center

A postdoctoral position (funded by Indiana University’s NIAAA T32 training grant) is available in the laboratory of David A. Kareken Ph.D. (Neurology, Indiana University School of Medicine) and Mario Dzemidzic, Ph.D. for conducting human neuroimaging research in risk for alcohol use disorders. Research in the Kareken/Dzemidzic lab uses both fMRI and PET and is aimed at understanding human brain vulnerabilities to alcohol use disorder. This includes novel approaches to functional brain connectivity in collaboration with Joaquin Goñi’s CONNplexity Lab at Purdue University. Experimental paradigms employed by our lab also include pharmacokinetically modeled intravenous alcohol administration. Opportunities exist for the postdoctoral fellow to write manuscripts using archival as well as new data

More broadly, the postdoctoral training occurs in the rich, multi-disciplinary context of Indiana University’s NIAAA Alcohol Research Center, which comprises a broad array of collaborative interdisciplinary human and animal research aimed at discovering the genetic determinants of alcohol use, and the responses to alcohol intoxication.

Applications should consist of: (1) a cover letter describing the applicant’s background, interests, and future goals; (2) a CV; and (3) three letters of recommendation, including one from the applicant’s faculty advisor. Postdoctoral trainees are eligible for up to three years of NIH support. Awards are for a 12-month period and reviewed annually for reappointment. Applicants must be a United States citizen, a non-citizen national, or lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

Review of application materials will begin immediately. The position is open now and must be filled before May 31st, 2023.

Send application materials to: David A. Kareken, Ph.D., Director, Indiana Alcohol Research Center, Department of Neurology (GH 4700), Indianapolis, IN 46202 (dkareken@iu.edu).