Neuroscience Postdoc: Electrophysiology & Imaging Specialist

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct advanced neuroscience experiments under faculty mentorship. This training position emphasizes independent design, execution and reporting of results, along with supervision of junior staff.

The role involves patch-clamp electrophysiology, calcium imaging, neuronal cultures, and molecular biology techniques, with opportunities to publish and contribute to grant materials.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field. Scientific research experience.
• Experience in specialized neuroscience and laboratory techniques.
• Proven ability to design, conduct and report high-level experiments.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct cellular and molecular neuroscience experiments.
• Perform whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology to characterize neuronal excitability and ion-channel function.
• Perform calcium imaging and quantitative analysis of neuronal responses.
• Establish and maintain primary neuronal cultures and other mammalian cell culture systems relevant to projects.
• Apply molecular biology approaches including PCR, cloning, immunocytochemistry, and RNA in situ hybridization.
• Conduct quantitative imaging and microscopy studies, including confocal microscopy.
• Analyze electrophysiological, imaging, molecular, and behavioral datasets with appropriate software.
• Contribute to studies on neuronal excitability mechanisms and therapeutic targets.
• Assist with experimental design, assay development, optimization and troubleshooting.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts and grant materials; maintain accurate records and comply with regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor trainees.
• Participate in lab and department meetings.

Skills

Data Analysis

Technical and Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Scientific Research Experience

Education

Ph.D./M.D. or Doctoral equivalent

Tools

Whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology

Calcium imaging

PCR

Molecular cloning

Immunocytochemistry

RNA in situ hybridization

Confocal microscopy

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct advanced neuroscience experiments under faculty mentorship. This training position emphasizes independent design, execution and reporting of results, along with supervision of junior staff.

The role involves patch-clamp electrophysiology, calcium imaging, neuronal cultures, and molecular biology techniques, with opportunities to publish and contribute to grant materials.