Post Doctoral Associate - Physiology & Biophysics

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• Perform patch-clamp electrophysiology experiments to study how nerve cells

communicate.

• Use electrophysiology together with imaging techniques, genetically encoded sensors,

and optogenetics to study brain function.

• Conduct behavioral studies using genetically modified mouse models to better

understand brain disorders and behavior.

• Perform live-cell imaging and use molecular and cellular biology techniques to support

neuroscience research.

• Participate in research focused on drug discovery for neurological and psychiatric

disorders.

• Study the biological mechanisms involved in drug addiction, movement disorders, and

learning disabilities.

• Investigate proteins and signaling pathways that regulate communication between

nerve cells and brain circuits.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams to plan, conduct, analyze, and report

research findings

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or

responsibilities as necessary.

DEPARTMENT PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, Biology, or a closely related scientific discipline.

Certification and Licensing:

None required.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience with patch-clamp electrophysiology and neuronal recording techniques.

• Experience in synaptic physiology and/or ion channel physiology.

• Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques.

• Experience with mouse models and behavioral neuroscience preferred.

• Experience with optogenetics, genetically encoded sensors, imaging techniques, or related

neuroscience methodologies preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Extensive knowledge of electrophysiological techniques and experimental neuroscience.

• Knowledge of molecular, cellular, and systems neuroscience.

• Ability to independently design, execute, and troubleshoot complex research experiments.

• Strong analytical, scientific writing, and data interpretation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor trainees and contribute to grant and manuscript preparation.