We are seeking highly motivated individuals with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills who are interested in working at the intersection of genetics, neuroscience, environmental health, and psychiatry. We value interdisciplinary team science and work to cultivate a welcoming lab environment, where intellectual curiosity and the joy of discovery take center stage.

The Shen Lab is currently looking for a POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR to lead a project investigating genetic risk factors associated with substance use disorders and comorbid psychiatric disorders, using iPSC-derived brain cell types. This project is ideal for researchers seeking to gain experience with translational neuroscience, mentorship of other trainees, and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Prior experience with microscopy, iPSC culture, electrophysiology/multielectrode arrays, genomics, and/or machine learning is highly desirable but not required.

• If you are interested in a position as an undergraduate, research assistant, graduate student, MD/PhD student, or postdoc, please contact us! It is helpful if you provide:
  • CV/resume
  • Names and contact info of 2-4 references
  • 1-page description of your prior work and why you are interested in our lab
  • Students: academic transcripts or list of courses taken
• Also consider applying to the following programs at the University of Iowa:
  • Graduating or recently graduated PhD students seeking postdoc: INSPIRE Fellowship
  • Resident physicians seeking post-residency research: INSPIRE Fellowship
  • College seniors or recent college grads: Post-Baccalaureate Research Internship for 1-2 year research experience
  • Undergraduate students: Iowa Neuroscience Institute (INI) Summer Scholar Program for summer research 
  • High school students: Secondary Student Training Program for summer research