Neural Circuit Research Scientist — Appetite & Metabolism

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Campbell Lab in the Biology Department at the University of Virginia is seeking a research scientist to study neural circuits that regulate appetite and metabolism, including some controlling heart function via the vagus nerve. The role uses single-cell RNA-seq, RNA in situ hybridization, and optogenetics to define neuron types and circuits.

Ideal candidates have a doctoral or master's degree with neuroscience experience and will lead these projects with a creative, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or master’s degree with significant experience in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, or related field.
• Expertise in one or more techniques used in the lab: single-cell RNA-seq; RNA in situ hybridization; confocal microscopy; mouse stereotaxic surgery; optogenetics; fiber photometry.
• Candidates should be creative, self-motivated, and team-oriented; URMs encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects examining neural circuits that regulate appetite, metabolism, and heart function via the vagus nerve.
• Map neuron types and circuits using marker-driven genetic tools.
• Monitor and manipulate neural activity in vivo to define physiological roles.

Skills

Single-cell RNA-seq

RNA in situ hybridization

Confocal microscopy

Mouse stereotaxic surgery

Optogenetics

Fiber photometry

Education

Doctoral degree or Master’s degree with significant neuroscience experience

Job description

The Campbell Lab in the Biology Department at the University of Virginia is seeking a research scientist to study neural circuits that regulate appetite and metabolism, including some controlling heart function via the vagus nerve. The role uses single-cell RNA-seq, RNA in situ hybridization, and optogenetics to define neuron types and circuits.

Ideal candidates have a doctoral or master's degree with neuroscience experience and will lead these projects with a creative, team-oriented approach.