Job Postings
Below is a listing of current job openings. SSIB members may post a job opening by contacting [email protected].
Date: May 11, 2026
Postdoctoral Fellow
Duca Lab Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology at the University of Minnesota
The Duca Lab (https://med.umn.edu/bio/frank-duca) in the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology at the University of Minnesota is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our team. Funded by NIH and USDA, this position offers an exciting opportunity to conduct cutting-edge multidisciplinary research that combines physiology, neuroscience, nutritional sciences, and microbiology.
The Duca lab is extremely interested in how dietary and environmental exposures impact the development of obesity and diabetes. Specifically, using a variety of sophisticated in-vivo approaches, our lab examines how gut-brain signaling influence both energy and glucose homeostasis either via the peripheral nervous system or acting at the brain via circulating factors. We are extremely interested in how different dietary components, like fat, sugar, and fiber, impact metabolic homeostasis, and how the gut microbiome mediates these impacts. We study how probiotics, prebiotics, or metabolites produced from the gut microbiome affect host metabolism either directly at the intestine, or remotely at the peripheral nervous system, liver, or brain. Additionally, we examine how exposure to different environmental xenobiotics, like herbicides, pesticides, or antimicrobials impact the gut microbiome and subsequent host health. More recently, we have begun exploring how the gut-brain axis bidirectionally regulates development of certain cancers.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic scientist that is interested in learning more about the gut-brain axis and metabolic disease. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on several exciting projects examining the impact of the gut microbiome on gut-brain signaling pathways, and learn sophisticated surgical techniques and in-vivo techniques for mice and rats, like vascular and intestinal cannulations, ganglia injections, glucose clamps, and use of Sable Promethion indirect calorimetry system. The Duca Lab is a very collaborative group and you will have opportunities to mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Previous experience in metabolic disease, neuroscience, or gut microbiome research is preferred. The majority of work will be in-vivo in rodent models, therefore experience with rodent surgery is preferred, especially stereotaxic or vascular cannulation. Potential projects include but are not limited to: effect of bacterially derived metabolites on peripheral nervous system and CNS function, better understanding gut vagal sensory pathways, studying the impact of dietary fiber on enteroendocrine cell function and signaling, impact of diet and gut microbiome on success of GLP-1R agonists, and role of gut-brain axis in intestinal cancers.
To apply: Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found here: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/373653
Postdoctoral Fellow
Duca Lab Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology at the University of Minnesota
The Duca Lab (https://med.umn.edu/bio/frank-duca) in the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology at the University of Minnesota is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our team. Funded by NIH and USDA, this position offers an exciting opportunity to conduct cutting-edge multidisciplinary research that combines physiology, neuroscience, nutritional sciences, and microbiology.
The Duca lab is extremely interested in how dietary and environmental exposures impact the development of obesity and diabetes. Specifically, using a variety of sophisticated in-vivo approaches, our lab examines how gut-brain signaling influence both energy and glucose homeostasis either via the peripheral nervous system or acting at the brain via circulating factors. We are extremely interested in how different dietary components, like fat, sugar, and fiber, impact metabolic homeostasis, and how the gut microbiome mediates these impacts. We study how probiotics, prebiotics, or metabolites produced from the gut microbiome affect host metabolism either directly at the intestine, or remotely at the peripheral nervous system, liver, or brain. Additionally, we examine how exposure to different environmental xenobiotics, like herbicides, pesticides, or antimicrobials impact the gut microbiome and subsequent host health. More recently, we have begun exploring how the gut-brain axis bidirectionally regulates development of certain cancers.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic scientist that is interested in learning more about the gut-brain axis and metabolic disease. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on several exciting projects examining the impact of the gut microbiome on gut-brain signaling pathways, and learn sophisticated surgical techniques and in-vivo techniques for mice and rats, like vascular and intestinal cannulations, ganglia injections, glucose clamps, and use of Sable Promethion indirect calorimetry system. The Duca Lab is a very collaborative group and you will have opportunities to mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Previous experience in metabolic disease, neuroscience, or gut microbiome research is preferred. The majority of work will be in-vivo in rodent models, therefore experience with rodent surgery is preferred, especially stereotaxic or vascular cannulation. Potential projects include but are not limited to: effect of bacterially derived metabolites on peripheral nervous system and CNS function, better understanding gut vagal sensory pathways, studying the impact of dietary fiber on enteroendocrine cell function and signaling, impact of diet and gut microbiome on success of GLP-1R agonists, and role of gut-brain axis in intestinal cancers.
To apply: Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found here: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/373653
Date: May 20, 2026
Assistant Researcher
University of Kansas Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatments
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Assistant Researcher
University of Kansas Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatments
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Date: May 11, 2026
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Kansas Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatments
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Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Kansas Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatments
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Date: September 30, 2025
Assistant Professor in BEHAVIORAL/SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE
The Department of Psychology at Florida State University (FSU) invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in BEHAVIORAL/SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE with an anticipated start date in early August 2026. Candidates with lines of laboratory research in any area of Neuroscience are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose research programs synergize with existing departmental strengths in chemosensation, learning and memory, neuroendocrinology, and the neurobiology of motivated behavior.
FSU is classified as a Carnegie R1 (Highest Research Activities) university and ranks in the top 25 of National Public Universities (US News & World Reports). Departmental faculty benefit from an outstanding research infrastructure with a fully staffed electronics and machine shop, modern laboratories, and ample vivarium space. Neuroscience faculty have access to a range of core equipment and shared resources including surgical suites, confocal and electron microscopes, well-equipped molecular facilities, and more (see https://www.neuro.fsu.edu/rsrc/cores). Departmental faculty enjoy a collegial atmosphere with strong mentoring support for junior faculty and a favorable teaching load, and a high level of research activity.
More information about our department and the Program in Neuroscience can be found at www.psy.fsu.edu and www.neuro.fsu.edu. FSU is located in Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, where residents have access to a broad range of amenities and an abundance of regional springs, parks, bike trails, lakes and rivers, and pristine beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.
Faculty are expected to maintain a strong research program, to train and mentor graduate and undergraduate neuroscience students, and to strive for excellence in teaching neuroscience courses through the Department of Psychology. A doctoral degree or the highest degree appropriate from an accredited institution in Neuroscience or a related field is required. To apply, go to http://www.jobs.fsu.edu (Job ID 61204) and submit: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement, (4) a teaching statement, (5) a list (with online access links) highlighting up to four peer-reviewed papers, and (6) the names and contact information for up to 3 individuals who would be willing to provide a letter of recommendation. Application review will begin on October 30, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Florida State University is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Adam Dewan, Search Chair, at [email protected], and/or to Linda Rinaman, Search Committee Member, at [email protected].
Assistant Professor in BEHAVIORAL/SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE
The Department of Psychology at Florida State University (FSU) invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in BEHAVIORAL/SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE with an anticipated start date in early August 2026. Candidates with lines of laboratory research in any area of Neuroscience are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose research programs synergize with existing departmental strengths in chemosensation, learning and memory, neuroendocrinology, and the neurobiology of motivated behavior.
FSU is classified as a Carnegie R1 (Highest Research Activities) university and ranks in the top 25 of National Public Universities (US News & World Reports). Departmental faculty benefit from an outstanding research infrastructure with a fully staffed electronics and machine shop, modern laboratories, and ample vivarium space. Neuroscience faculty have access to a range of core equipment and shared resources including surgical suites, confocal and electron microscopes, well-equipped molecular facilities, and more (see https://www.neuro.fsu.edu/rsrc/cores). Departmental faculty enjoy a collegial atmosphere with strong mentoring support for junior faculty and a favorable teaching load, and a high level of research activity.
More information about our department and the Program in Neuroscience can be found at www.psy.fsu.edu and www.neuro.fsu.edu. FSU is located in Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, where residents have access to a broad range of amenities and an abundance of regional springs, parks, bike trails, lakes and rivers, and pristine beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.
Faculty are expected to maintain a strong research program, to train and mentor graduate and undergraduate neuroscience students, and to strive for excellence in teaching neuroscience courses through the Department of Psychology. A doctoral degree or the highest degree appropriate from an accredited institution in Neuroscience or a related field is required. To apply, go to http://www.jobs.fsu.edu (Job ID 61204) and submit: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement, (4) a teaching statement, (5) a list (with online access links) highlighting up to four peer-reviewed papers, and (6) the names and contact information for up to 3 individuals who would be willing to provide a letter of recommendation. Application review will begin on October 30, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Florida State University is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Adam Dewan, Search Chair, at [email protected], and/or to Linda Rinaman, Search Committee Member, at [email protected].
Date: September 9, 2025
Postdoc and a PhD student (Fall 2026 admission)
The Brain Food Lab lead by Dr. Shana Adise in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Georgia seeks a postdoctoral fellow to work on NIH funded studies examining how weight gain and food intake affect brain development and neurocognition during childhood and adolescence. The start date for this position is flexible but looking for a candidate that is willing to start soon.
This research combines multimodal techniques including behavioral, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and biological markers of metabolic health. Research projects will include Big Data questions from the NIH-funded HBCD and ABCD cohorts as well as smaller scale studies collected from the laboratory. The postdoctoral candidate will work alongside leaders of the field of ingestive behavior, neuroimaging, and neurocognitive development.
Postdoc Minimum qualifications/Work experience: Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., psychology, neuroscience, computer science, engineering, nutrition). Experience with MRI is required, and expertise in structure/DTI and/or resting state is an added bonus. A background in one or more of the following is essential: obesity/eating behavior, nutrition, biostatistics, big data analytics, neuroimaging. Programming experience (Python, R etc.) is required as a prerequisite. Strong data analysis and writing skills required. This is an in-person position.
If interested, please send a CV, statement of research interests, one or more PDFs of representative publications, and contact details of two references to references to [email protected]. Only complete applications will be considered.
PhD qualifications / experience. Candidates should apply from a related background and have an interest in learning MRI and advanced statistical analyses (code-based). Although coding skills are preferred, it is not required. PhD students can be admitted through the Programs in Neuroscience or Integrated Life Science, Departments of Nutritional Sciences or Psychology.
Postdoc and a PhD student (Fall 2026 admission)
The Brain Food Lab lead by Dr. Shana Adise in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Georgia seeks a postdoctoral fellow to work on NIH funded studies examining how weight gain and food intake affect brain development and neurocognition during childhood and adolescence. The start date for this position is flexible but looking for a candidate that is willing to start soon.
This research combines multimodal techniques including behavioral, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and biological markers of metabolic health. Research projects will include Big Data questions from the NIH-funded HBCD and ABCD cohorts as well as smaller scale studies collected from the laboratory. The postdoctoral candidate will work alongside leaders of the field of ingestive behavior, neuroimaging, and neurocognitive development.
Postdoc Minimum qualifications/Work experience: Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., psychology, neuroscience, computer science, engineering, nutrition). Experience with MRI is required, and expertise in structure/DTI and/or resting state is an added bonus. A background in one or more of the following is essential: obesity/eating behavior, nutrition, biostatistics, big data analytics, neuroimaging. Programming experience (Python, R etc.) is required as a prerequisite. Strong data analysis and writing skills required. This is an in-person position.
If interested, please send a CV, statement of research interests, one or more PDFs of representative publications, and contact details of two references to references to [email protected]. Only complete applications will be considered.
PhD qualifications / experience. Candidates should apply from a related background and have an interest in learning MRI and advanced statistical analyses (code-based). Although coding skills are preferred, it is not required. PhD students can be admitted through the Programs in Neuroscience or Integrated Life Science, Departments of Nutritional Sciences or Psychology.
Date: June 16, 2025
Assistant or Associate Professor in Mammalian Neuroscience
University of Warwick – School of Life Sciences, United Kingdom
The School of Life Sciences (SLS) wishes to appoint an excellent and ambitious principal investigator working in experimental mammalian neuroscience to join our existing Neuroscience Research Cluster based in the purpose-built £54m Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB).
The Neuroscience Research Cluster has strengths in these areas and is seeking a colleague with an independent research program capable of integrating with the existing research-active staff. You will benefit from the provision of high-quality research administrative support and research infrastructure within the School of Life Sciences and the IBRB, and also via the University of Warwick’s flagship Research Technology Platforms, which includes advanced bioimaging, proteomics and mass spectrometry, and bioinformatics. In addition, you will be positioned to attract PhD students from the several large Doctoral Training Programs at Warwick that recruit students with interests in neuroscience. In addition to developing your research profile, you will be expected to contribute to and develop various undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs, in particular the BSc/MBio in Neuroscience, in areas that reflect your research expertise and interests.
About You
Candidates with a strong track record in mammalian neuroscience are welcome to apply but particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to, neurodegeneration & brain injury; stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions; control of neural circuits, epilepsy and pain. For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
About the Department
We believe that collegiality, openness, inclusivity and diversity are essential for an excellent research and teaching environment. Our workplace ethic has enabled us to gain the Athena SWAN Silver award. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all groups with protected characteristics traditionally under-represented in STEM fields. As part of our ongoing commitment to addressing gender equality under the Athena Swan chartermark, we would particularly encourage and welcome applications from female academics. For those eligible, the University offers relocation and Immigration Support Scheme packages to assist with costs of relocating and any associated visa applications and HIS (health) surcharge fees.
School of Life Sciences
For further information about the School of Life Sciences please see our website at https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci/
To apply:
Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages: https://warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/2918-Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-in-Mammalian-Neuroscience-110565-0625/en-GB
Assistant or Associate Professor in Mammalian Neuroscience
University of Warwick – School of Life Sciences, United Kingdom
The School of Life Sciences (SLS) wishes to appoint an excellent and ambitious principal investigator working in experimental mammalian neuroscience to join our existing Neuroscience Research Cluster based in the purpose-built £54m Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB).
The Neuroscience Research Cluster has strengths in these areas and is seeking a colleague with an independent research program capable of integrating with the existing research-active staff. You will benefit from the provision of high-quality research administrative support and research infrastructure within the School of Life Sciences and the IBRB, and also via the University of Warwick’s flagship Research Technology Platforms, which includes advanced bioimaging, proteomics and mass spectrometry, and bioinformatics. In addition, you will be positioned to attract PhD students from the several large Doctoral Training Programs at Warwick that recruit students with interests in neuroscience. In addition to developing your research profile, you will be expected to contribute to and develop various undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs, in particular the BSc/MBio in Neuroscience, in areas that reflect your research expertise and interests.
About You
Candidates with a strong track record in mammalian neuroscience are welcome to apply but particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to, neurodegeneration & brain injury; stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions; control of neural circuits, epilepsy and pain. For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
About the Department
We believe that collegiality, openness, inclusivity and diversity are essential for an excellent research and teaching environment. Our workplace ethic has enabled us to gain the Athena SWAN Silver award. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all groups with protected characteristics traditionally under-represented in STEM fields. As part of our ongoing commitment to addressing gender equality under the Athena Swan chartermark, we would particularly encourage and welcome applications from female academics. For those eligible, the University offers relocation and Immigration Support Scheme packages to assist with costs of relocating and any associated visa applications and HIS (health) surcharge fees.
School of Life Sciences
For further information about the School of Life Sciences please see our website at https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci/
To apply:
Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages: https://warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/2918-Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-in-Mammalian-Neuroscience-110565-0625/en-GB
Date: May 21, 2025
Postdoctoral Fellow in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Social and Behavioral Sciences Branch (SBSB), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
The Social and Behavioral Sciences Branch (SBSB) within NICHD’s Division of Population Health Research is inviting applications for postdoctoral fellows to join collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams and develop their own projects within the scope of ongoing research in the Branch. SBSB research addresses multiple aspects of health, health-related behaviors, and health equity throughout the life course by investigating novel social, behavioral, and environmental determinants of health in population-based observational and experimental studies.
Postdoctoral fellowships are available within the research groups led by Dr. Bobby Cheon, Dr. Stephen Gilman, and Dr. Tonja Nansel. Fellows will have access to rich, population-based datasets addressing health-related behaviors in children and families and the social determinants of child development and mental health, and will have the opportunity to participate in our Branch’s ongoing field studies that focus on:
• Mechanisms underlying socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities in child development
• Health and health-related behaviors during the transition from adolescence to young adulthood
• Eating behaviors and diet during pregnancy, postpartum and early childhood
• Role of psychological processes in disparities in health and health-relevant behaviors
In addition to conducting independent research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals, fellows contribute to mentoring postbaccalaureate fellows, participate in career development activities, present their research at national scientific meetings, and develop new projects that become the basis for transition to independence K99/R00 awards.
Candidates with superior analytic, written, and oral communication skills; research interests aligned with areas currently under investigation in SBSB; and a strong commitment to promoting a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace are encouraged to apply. Before starting their fellowship, postdoctoral fellows in SBSB must have completed the requirements for their doctoral degree in the social and behavioral sciences or closely related field (e.g., psychology, epidemiology, public health, medicine, nutrition, behavioral economics, behavioral neuroscience, sociology) and must have no more than 5 years of research experience since receipt of their doctoral degree.
Applications from women, persons from groups underrepresented in biomedical research, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged. Prospective applicants are encouraged to reach out to SBSB’s principal investigators to discuss fellowship opportunities. Learn more about opportunities for career development at NICHD as well as NIH-wide training opportunities for post-doctoral fellows.
Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit their CV, statement of research interests, and 3 letters of reference to Dr. Denise Haynie at [email protected].
For more information & to apply: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/org/dir/dph/officebranch/sbsb
Postdoctoral Fellow in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Social and Behavioral Sciences Branch (SBSB), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
The Social and Behavioral Sciences Branch (SBSB) within NICHD’s Division of Population Health Research is inviting applications for postdoctoral fellows to join collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams and develop their own projects within the scope of ongoing research in the Branch. SBSB research addresses multiple aspects of health, health-related behaviors, and health equity throughout the life course by investigating novel social, behavioral, and environmental determinants of health in population-based observational and experimental studies.
Postdoctoral fellowships are available within the research groups led by Dr. Bobby Cheon, Dr. Stephen Gilman, and Dr. Tonja Nansel. Fellows will have access to rich, population-based datasets addressing health-related behaviors in children and families and the social determinants of child development and mental health, and will have the opportunity to participate in our Branch’s ongoing field studies that focus on:
• Mechanisms underlying socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities in child development
• Health and health-related behaviors during the transition from adolescence to young adulthood
• Eating behaviors and diet during pregnancy, postpartum and early childhood
• Role of psychological processes in disparities in health and health-relevant behaviors
In addition to conducting independent research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals, fellows contribute to mentoring postbaccalaureate fellows, participate in career development activities, present their research at national scientific meetings, and develop new projects that become the basis for transition to independence K99/R00 awards.
Candidates with superior analytic, written, and oral communication skills; research interests aligned with areas currently under investigation in SBSB; and a strong commitment to promoting a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace are encouraged to apply. Before starting their fellowship, postdoctoral fellows in SBSB must have completed the requirements for their doctoral degree in the social and behavioral sciences or closely related field (e.g., psychology, epidemiology, public health, medicine, nutrition, behavioral economics, behavioral neuroscience, sociology) and must have no more than 5 years of research experience since receipt of their doctoral degree.
Applications from women, persons from groups underrepresented in biomedical research, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged. Prospective applicants are encouraged to reach out to SBSB’s principal investigators to discuss fellowship opportunities. Learn more about opportunities for career development at NICHD as well as NIH-wide training opportunities for post-doctoral fellows.
Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit their CV, statement of research interests, and 3 letters of reference to Dr. Denise Haynie at [email protected].
For more information & to apply: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/org/dir/dph/officebranch/sbsb