Postdoctoral Associate â Circuit Neuroscience and Therapeutics
Postdoctoral Associate â Circuit Neuroscience and Therapeutics
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Description & Requirements
The successful candidate will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team working on cutting-edge fundamental and translational research investigating the cellular and circuit-level mechanisms of psychiatric disorders particularly in relation to risk genes for schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. The research will focus on fundamental scientific questions with the successful candidate expected to formulate hypotheses design and execute experiments interpret data and write and publish original papers often in partnership with Stanley Center scientists in the Sheng lab other Stanley Center members and external collaborators. The dynamic and collaborative environment of the Stanley Center also creates opportunities to work closely with other Therapeutics groups at the Stanley Center allowing the successful candidate to gain valuable expertise into drug discovery and development.
REQUIREMENTS
- Ph.D. in neuroscience or related field
- 0-1 years of post graduate experience.
- Completion of at least one research project as evidenced by one or more first author research articles published or accepted in a well-recognized peer-reviewed journal
- Experience with optical imaging (fiber photometry miniscope) and computational data analysis involving neural recordings and behavior is strongly preferred
- Additional experience with electrophysiology circuit mapping or circuit perturbation techniques (optogenetics and chemogenetics) is plus
- Experience working with rodent models particularly involving behavioral assays surgeries and brain histology
- Expertise with basic laboratory methods of molecular cell biology and imaging
- Strong initiative to drive ones own experimental research
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and to interact with others
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
