Postdoctoral Research Scientist
About The Position
Position Summary Dr. Eduardo Gallo is seeking a postdoctoral research scientist to study the neurobiological basis of motivated behavior and its implications for neuropsychiatric disorders. Using the mouse as a model system, the lab combines behavioral analysis with neuropharmacological and cell-targeted experimental approaches, including fiber photometry, optogenetics, chemogenetics, slice electrophysiology, as well as gene expression analysis and fluorescence microscopy. The successful candidate will contribute to a new NIH -funded project studying the role of ventral striatal acetylcholine and its modulation by dopamine in different forms of impulsive behavior. This is a 1-year grant-funded position. Continuation is contingent upon continued grant funding. The Gallo Lab, located within the beautiful Rose Hill Campus of Fordham University in the Bronx, is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for mouse behavior and neural circuitry analysis. Our lab team consists of a postdoc, graduate and undergraduate students and technical staff, providing research assistance as well as opportunities for mentoring and project management. Besides interactions with faculty in the Departments of Biological Sciences, Psychology and Computer Science, our lab maintains productive collaborations with neuroscience labs at nearby NYC institutions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using cell-targeted approaches to study neural circuitry in vivo.
- Experience in mouse operant behavior and neuroanatomy.
- Programming skills in Python or Matlab.
- Analytical skills in neurophysiology, calcium imaging/fiber photometry, and behavioral data.
Responsibilities
- Designs and executes experiments.
- Interprets and analyzes data, prepares manuscripts and conference presentations.
- Handles mice, stereotaxic brain surgery, behavioral testing (operant and other), fiber photometry, optogenetics, and other techniques.
- Performs brain harvesting and processing, immunofluorescence microscopy, and in situ hybridization.
- Participates in lab meetings and other collaborative efforts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
