Neuroscience Postdoc: Epigenetic Gene Regulation & Behavior

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to investigate experience-dependent gene expression and epigenetic regulation in the brain, using mouse models and molecular, genomic, and behavioral approaches.

The Taniguchi Lab studies DNA R-loops, chromatin regulation, and transcriptional mechanisms to understand long-lasting behavioral plasticity. Collaboration with other researchers and training of junior staff are expected.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or closely related field.
• Experience with mouse models and in vivo experiments.
• Strong molecular biology skills and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular and cellular neuroscience experiments in mouse tissue.
• Conduct in vivo studies including behavioral assays and brain analyses.
• Analyze data, prepare figures, manuscripts, and present findings; train others.

Skills

Molecular biology

In vivo neuroscience

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

Tools

Stereotaxic surgery

Immunohistochemistry

Viral vectors

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to investigate experience-dependent gene expression and epigenetic regulation in the brain, using mouse models and molecular, genomic, and behavioral approaches.

The Taniguchi Lab studies DNA R-loops, chromatin regulation, and transcriptional mechanisms to understand long-lasting behavioral plasticity. Collaboration with other researchers and training of junior staff are expected.