Postdoctoral Training
Neuropsychopharmacology: Multidisciplinary Training
Principal Investigators: Dr. Marisa Roberto & Dr. Eric Zorilla
The Postdoctoral Training Program at The Scripps Research Institute - Alcohol Research Center offers fellowships aimed at equipping researchers with diverse expertise in neuropsychopharmacology. Under the guidance of Dr. Marisa Roberto and Dr. Eric Zorrilla, participants will engage in training across various fields focusing on the neuropsychopharmacology of alcoholism and addiction. This program is designed to cultivate essential research skills that enable trainees to transition into independent scientific careers in addiction research.
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE
The purpose of this Program is to train promising scientists at the postdoctoral level in the multidisciplinary strategies of molecular, cellular, behavioral, and clinical neuropsychopharmacology.
Emphasis is placed on gaining the expertise necessary for the investigation of the neuropsychopharmacology of alcoholism through study in fields such as genetics, molecular biology, immunocytochemistry, electrophysiologic analysis, neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology, behavioral pharmacology, cognitive and motivational testing applied to animal and human subjects, and clinical studies.
A key element of our training goals is to develop skills in the trainees that will support a rapid and successful transition to independent careers in researching the neurobiology of alcoholism and addiction.
These skills include the critical selection of relevant research questions, experimental design, data recording and validation, data interpretation, effective scientific communication through manuscript and grant preparation, creative research expression through oral communication, and a knowledge of and respect for the responsible conduct of research.
