Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology Huang Lab
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Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Hai Huang in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and Brain Institute at Tulane University. The aim is to understand the synaptic neuronal and circuit mechanisms that support reliable and precise auditory information processing and how hearing loss and neurological disorders affect synaptic neuronal and circuit function using a combination of techniques including ex vivo and in vivo electrophysiology two-photon imaging computational modeling molecular biology and animal models.
The successful candidates should have a strong background in neuroscience and experience with electrophysiology. The position is funded by NIH grant and salary will follow guidelines set by NIH and Tulane. The postdoctoral fellow will conduct studies of cellular neurophysiology in the auditory system. The responsibilities for this position will include experimental design data collection and analysis preparing for publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentation of those results at scientific meetings. Interested applicants please provide: 1) curriculum vitae 2) the names of three references 3) a brief statement of research experience and interests.
Required Education:
Ph.D. degree in Biological Sciences with experience in neuroscience.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strong work ethic
Dedication to and focus on the project
Strong organizational and management skills
Ability to critically discuss science
Ability to critically read the scientific literature and apply it to the labs research
Experience with neurophysiology
Experience with animal husbandry and tissue collection and processing
Excellent writing and presentation skills
Strong organizational and intrapersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with patch-clamp recording
Experience with advanced microscopy and imaging
Key Skills
- Virology
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Tulane University is a comprehensive research university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tulanians see challenges as opportunities, and strive to improve the lives of others in our own community and around the globe.
