Research Instructor- Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurobiology is seeking an exceptional candidate to investigate the development, organization, and plasticity of descending motor circuits. This is a full-time Research Instructor position in the appointment stream. The University of Pittsburgh has a long history of research accomplishments and excellence in neuroscience graduate education.

Requirements

• PhD in Neuroscience or a related field
• Demonstrated excellence in developmental neuroscience, molecular genetics, neural circuit analysis, and quantitative behavioral approaches
• Extensive experience combining pathway-specific genetic tools, anatomical circuit mapping, molecular techniques, and quantitative behavioral analyses to investigate defined cortical projection neuron populations across development and adulthood
• At least 3 years of postdoctoral experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience studying corticospinal, cortico-brainstem, or other descending motor pathways, including the mechanisms governing axon targeting, circuit remodeling, and functional recovery following stroke or spinal cord injury

Responsibilities

• Investigate the development, organization, and plasticity of descending motor circuits.
• Combine pathway-specific genetic tools, anatomical circuit mapping, molecular techniques, and quantitative behavioral analyses to investigate defined cortical projection neuron populations across development and adulthood.
• Study corticospinal, cortico-brainstem, or other descending motor pathways, including the mechanisms governing axon targeting, circuit remodeling, and functional recovery following stroke or spinal cord injury.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree