Postdoctoral Research Associate - Developmental Neurobiology
About The Position
A postdoctoral position is available for a highly motivated researcher interested in neural circuit mechanisms of schizophrenia. The laboratory studies neuronal activity and behavior in mutant mice, with a focus on models involving genetic risk for schizophrenia. Research includes behavioral studies and two-photon laser-scanning microscopy 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 team investigating behavior at the levels of neural circuits, individual neurons, synapses, and molecules. The laboratory is part of the Department of Developmental Neurobiology, which offers 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. Institutional shared resources and core facilities also provide expertise and state-of-the-art technologies.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with two-photon imaging techniques.
- 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
- Preference for applicants who received their Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related field within the last 3 years and have experience in in vivo imaging.
- Experience with DeepLabCut or similar methods.
- Skills in computational neuroscience and data mining using machine-learning methods.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
