Postdoctoral position in neuroscience – Fernandez Lab @ CCHMC
Listed on 2025-12-03
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Overview
Job Title:
postdoctoral position in neuroscience – Fernandez Lab @ CCHMC
Job Number: 106310
Location:
Cincinnati, US
The Fernandez Lab at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is seeking a highly motivated scientist to lead new projects at the interface of light-driven physiology, circadian/sleep biology, and gut–brain communication.
RoleYou will design and execute studies investigating retinal and brain circuits that regulate light-driven behavior and affect using mouse models. The position offers extensive collaboration across a vibrant neuroscience community (60+ basic research labs) adjacent to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, with active graduate and postdoctoral programs.
Responsibilities- Design and execute studies investigating retinal and brain circuits that regulate light-driven behavior and affect using mouse models.
- Collaborate across a community of 60+ basic research labs adjacent to UC Medical Center with active graduate and postdoctoral programs.
- PhD (or equivalent) in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Physiology, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with neural circuit tracing and in vivo/ex vivo approaches.
- Proficiency in one or more neural activity techniques (e.g., fiber photometry, EEG, optogenetics).
- Working knowledge of genetic mouse lines and colony management.
- Experience with behavioral assays relevant to circadian rhythms, feeding, and affective responses.
- Background in gut–brain communication, microbiome or metabolite signaling.
- Quantitative skills (Python/MATLAB, signal processing, statistics).
- Experience with PERG/ERG, calcium imaging, or MEA.
- Strong record of teamwork and mentoring.
Email via Apply button or the provided email link with:
- A brief cover letter describing your background, scientific interests, and fit with our lab
- Your CV
- Contact information for three references
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