Assistant Scientist – Department of Physiology and Biophysics

Overview

The Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time Assistant Scientist position in the laboratory of Dr. Kirill Martemyanov. We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and collaborative scientist who is passionate about advancing neuroscience research in a multidisciplinary environment.

An ideal candidate will have substantial experience in patch-clamp electrophysiology and a desire to integrate this knowledge with optophysiology using genetically encoded sensors, optogenetics, and behavioral approaches to study the function of intact neural circuits involved in motivated and maladaptive behaviors. The laboratory provides a multidisciplinary research environment conducting behavioral characterization of genetic mouse models with live-cell imaging, patch-clamp electrophysiology, small-molecule drug discovery, and advanced molecular and cellular approaches to understand the mechanisms of drug addiction, movement disorders, and learning disabilities.

A range of projects is available focusing on understanding the function of several newly identified regulators of neuromodulatory signaling, synaptic transmission, and circuit assembly.

The position offers an outstanding research environment with access to cutting-edge technologies and provides opportunities for scientific publication, grant writing, and the development of an independent research program. The University of Miami offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an outstanding research environment that supports scientific collaboration and professional development.