Postdoctoral Research Associate - Developmental Neurobiology
About The Position
A postdoctoral position in the Department of Developmental Neurobiology for a highly motivated researcher interested in neural circuit mechanisms of schizophrenia. The laboratory studies neuronal activity and behavior in mutant mice, focusing on models of high-risk genetic risks for schizophrenia. Research includes 2-photon laser-scanning microscopy imaging of neuronal activity in the auditory system of behaving mice and rats, as well as imaging in awake head-fixed animals and brain-slice electrophysiology experiments. The successful candidate will join a diverse research team investigating behavior at the levels of neural circuits, individual neurons, synapses, and molecules. The department provides shared resources for rodent behavior testing, brain organoids, in vivo and ex vivo cellular imaging, bioinformatics, genetically engineered animal models, single-cell profiling, and advanced image processing and analysis, alongside institutional core facilities.
Requirements
- PhD in neuroscience or a related field.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with 2-photon imaging techniques.
- Experience with DeepLabCut or similar methods.
- Experience analyzing time-series data, preferably from neuroimaging or behavioral studies.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
Nice To Haves
- PhD received within the last three years.
- Experience in in vivo imaging.
- Skills in computational neuroscience.
- Experience with data mining using machine learning methods.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on neural circuit mechanisms of schizophrenia.
- Use 2-photon imaging to study neuronal activity in animal models.
- Analyze time-series data, preferably from neuroimaging or behavioral studies.
- Collaborate with a diverse team of researchers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
