Scientist with over 10 years of experience

Job Target: Clinical Research
Employment Status: Unemployed - Actively Looking
Experience Level: Mid Level
Seeking: Full-Time
Industry: Research Resumes

Salary: $60000
Degree: Doctorate (PhD/MD/JD)
Security Clearance: None
Travel: Light
Relocate:: No

Objective

To obtain a challenging and rewarding position that leverages my education, experience and technical skills in ways that allow me to make valuable contributions. My goal is to work for an organization that makes technological advances in the world and provides pathways for growth and development.

Job Target

Clinical Research

Professional Experience

2010 – 2011	Indiana University Northwest Adjunct Faculty	Gary, IN
	Taught three undergraduate and graduate courses in neuroscience and pharmacology. Received excellent student feedback.
2010 – 2011	University of Chicago Postdoctoral Scholar	Chicago, IL
	Investigated mechanisms of neural plasticity during drug exposure in brain regions involved in drug addiction and craving. Measured neurotransmitter release through the use of in vivo microdialysis and high-performance liquid chromatography. Managed all animal research conducted in the laboratory and worked closely with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee to ensure all procedures followed regulations and all personnel were sufficiently trained. Supervised six postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and lab assistants. Advised and oversaw a student conducting and writing an honor thesis.
2007 – 2010	University of Chicago Postdoctoral Fellow	Chicago, IL
	Investigated the contribution of drug-paired and contextual cues to drug-seeking behavior and addiction. Developed laboratory-specific methodology for in vivo drug self-administration and relapse in rodents.
2000 – 2007	Indiana University Instructor/Associate Instructor	Bloomington, IN
	Tutored, lectured, and graded students in 11 undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, neuroscience, and statistics.

Education

2007	Indiana University Neuroscience and Psychology – Doctorate (PhD/MD/JD)	Bloomington, IN

1999	Indiana University Psychology – Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)	Bloomington, IN

Skills

Highly computer literate, including the full Microsoft Office suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, several statistical software packages
Able to analyze and interpret statistical information; proficient in several statistical software packages; taught university statistics courses
Excellent oral and written communications skills; extensive public speaking and publication experience
Strong commitment to ongoing learning; attend and present research at the annual Society for Neuroscience meeting; attend and participate in biweekly National Institute on Drug Abuse seminar series