We are accepting applications for postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students! 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Dr. Varodayan supports equity, diversity and inclusion in the STEM fields. She believes that diverse individuals (including, but not limited to, race & ethnicity, gender & sexual orientation, socio-economic background, and geographic origin) bring a variety of skills, backgrounds and perspectives to the lab and classroom, and thus, enrich the experiences of the entire academic community. 

Postdoctoral Fellows

A postdoctoral fellowship in the Varodayan lab is currently available. This position will be funded through the NIAAA-funded postdoctoral training program (T32) in Development and Neuroadaptations in Alcohol and Addictions. This training program has a strong affiliation with the Developmental Exposure Alcohol Research Center, a NIAAA-funded P50 Center situated within the Behavioral Neuroscience program in the Department of Psychology.

Candidates should have or be completing a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Psychology or a related discipline. Candidates with evidence of scientific accomplishment and expertise in one of the following areas (and a strong desire to develop additional skills in at least one of these areas) are especially encouraged to apply: rodent models of alcohol use disorder; slice electrophysiology; chemo/optogenetics; molecular biology; rodent cognitive and anxiety-like behavioral testing, and/or behavioral pharmacology. Please send a CV, contact information for three references and a one page statement of research interests that discusses your particular fit within our research program to Dr. Florence Varodayan (fvaroday@binghamton.edu).

Graduate Students

Binghamton University offers a Ph.D. program in Behavioral Neuroscience that includes a classic blend of intensive coursework, program-oriented activities to support career and professional development, and individualized research training within the mentor’s laboratory. Moreover, the highly collaborative culture of the program provides ample opportunity to cross-train in adjacent labs with common scientific interests. Together, these elements provide strong critical thinking and analytical skills that can be applied in a wide variety of career options either directly or indirectly related to neuroscience research. 

The Varodayan lab has one funded position for a graduate student to begin in Fall 2026. Interested students should contact Dr. Florence Varodayan (fvaroday@binghamton.edu).

You can also find more information about our graduate student recruitment process here.

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate research provides students with a hands-on way to develop problem solving, critical thinking and professional skills. Students interested in conducting research in the Varodayan lab, should reach out to Dr. Florence Varodayan (fvaroday@binghamton.edu) for information on available positions. We welcome students at all levels and no previous research experience is required.