Post-Doctoral Associate

Overview

High-throughput functional analysis of neurodevelopmental disorder risk genes using a zebrafish system

The Hoffman Laboratory at Yale University is recruiting for an NIH-funded post-doctoral position, available immediately. The main goal of the Hoffman Laboratory is to gain new insights into the roles of genes associated with autism spectrum disorders and other neurodevelopmental disorders at the molecular, cellular, behavioral, and circuit levels, and to develop improved pharmacological treatments. To accomplish this, we use zebrafish CRISPR-generated mutants to perform high-throughput functional screens.

• In vivo functional analyses of neurodevelopmental disorder risk genes at the behavioral, brain structural, and activity levels in zebrafish
• In vivo imaging of neural circuit deficits in zebrafish
• Pharmaco-behavioral profiling to identify pharmacological candidates

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, genetics, or a related field. Preference will be given to those with prior experience with zebrafish neurobiology or animal models of neuropsychiatric disorders. Candidates should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and collaborative.

Please send an email with your CV, contact information for 3 references, and a brief statement describing your research interests as a single PDF to Dr. Ellen Hoffman (ellen.hoffman) using the subject line:
Postdoctoral applicant:
Your name
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More information about the lab can be found at