Postdoctoral Scholar-Anatomy and Neurobiology

Job Description
: THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 16, 2028

The Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology seeks Postdoctoral Scholar to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neurological disorders, with a particular focus on ion channel signaling, and neurodegenerative disease-related pathways in the laboratory.

• Performs mouse brain surgery, in vivo Ca2+ imaging of the mouse brain.
• Performs behavioral testing using mice.
• Analyses data using statistical tools.
• Creates imaging using confocal microscopes.
• Performs gene cloning, cell culture, proteomics.
• Performs RNA sequencing, flow cytometry.
• Performs western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and immunocytochemistry.
• Assist with writing manuscripts.

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. in the field of Neuroscience or similar field.

EXPERIENCE:

Prior research experience in basic science, clinical research, or biomedical engineering is preferred.

• Skill in patch-clamp, gene cloning, proteomics, confocal imaging, brain surgery, brain Ca2+ imaging in vivo, behavioral testing, brain histology, and computational/statistical analyses.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated and detail oriented.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.