Postdoctoral Position in Neuroscience

The Fernandez Lab at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to lead new projects at the interface of light-driven physiology, circadian and sleep biology, and gut–brain communication.

You will design and execute studies investigating retinal and brain circuits that regulate light-driven behavior and affect, using mouse models. The position offers extensive opportunities for collaboration within a vibrant neuroscience community (60+ basic research labs) adjacent to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, with active graduate and postdoctoral training 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

• A collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Rigor, reproducibility, and transparent science
• Career development through cross-lab projects, seminars, and manuscript/grant writing

Please email diego.fernandez with:

• A brief cover letter describing your background, scientific interests, and fit with the lab
• Your CV
• Contact information for three references

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