Postdoctoral position in Computational Biology and Neuroscience
About The Position
A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Laboratory of Dr. Santhosh Girirajan in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State to study the genetic and neural mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders using mouse models. The research program in the Girirajan laboratory focuses on integrating family-based genetic studies with quantitative functional methodologies to understand how genes and genetic interactions contribute to phenotypes in neurodevelopmental disorders. The postdoctoral scholar will design and implement behavioral and neurodevelopmental assays, linking functional outcomes to genetic perturbations in mouse models. The position provides the opportunity to work at the interface of genetics, mouse behavior, and molecular neuroscience, with additional training in genomics and computational approaches.
Requirements
- Applicants should hold a PhD in neuroscience, genetics, psychology, biology, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in functional studies in mouse models and research relevant to neurodevelopmental or neuropsychiatric disorders.
- Required qualifications include strong training in genetics, neuroscience, and quantitative data analysis.
Nice To Haves
- Programming experience (e.g., R, Python, or related languages)
Responsibilities
- Design and implement behavioral and neurodevelopmental assays
- Linking functional outcomes to genetic perturbations in mouse models
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Benefits
- Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
- For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
