Post Doctoral Associate-Neurobiology
About The Position
The Department of Neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine invites applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral candidate to join the laboratory of Dr. Vibhu Sahni. The laboratory investigates the molecular and developmental mechanisms that establish long-range corticofugal connectivity and determine developmental processes that contribute to the regenerative failure of this circuit. Using mouse genetic models, viral tools, molecular profiling, and anatomical and functional analyses, the laboratory seeks to define how developmental programs shape neural circuit assembly and identify strategies to restore axon growth and functional recovery following injury. The successful candidate will develop an independent research program while contributing to ongoing laboratory projects investigating the development and regeneration of descending motor pathways. Current research focuses on understanding how developmental gene regulatory programs control the formation of cortical projections to the brainstem and spinal cord, how these programs contribute to the developmental loss of axon regenerative capacity, and how these mechanisms can be manipulated to promote regeneration after injury. The candidate will employ a combination of molecular biology, mouse genetics, viral gene delivery, histology, microscopy, neural circuit tracing, and computational analysis. Additional responsibilities include mentoring graduate and undergraduate trainees, participating in laboratory management, presenting research at national and international meetings, and contributing to manuscript and grant preparation. The successful applicant will join a vibrant neuroscience community at the University of Pittsburgh with extensive opportunities for collaboration across the Department of Neurobiology, the Center for Neuroscience, and affiliated research centers.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated publication record.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in developmental neuroscience.
- Experience in neural regeneration.
- Experience in mouse genetics.
- Experience in molecular biology.
- Experience in viral vector approaches.
- Experience in imaging.
- Experience in neuroanatomy.
- Experience in transcriptomics.
- Experience in computational analysis of biological data.
Responsibilities
- Develop an independent research program.
- Contribute to ongoing laboratory projects investigating the development and regeneration of descending motor pathways.
- Employ a combination of molecular biology, mouse genetics, viral gene delivery, histology, microscopy, neural circuit tracing, and computational analysis.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees.
- Participate in laboratory management.
- Present research at national and international meetings.
- Contribute to manuscript and grant preparation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
