Neuroscience Postdoc: Systems & In Vivo Imaging Focus

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A prestigious research institution in South Carolina is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join their dynamic Neuroscience Department. This role offers recent Ph.D. graduates a chance to contribute to groundbreaking research while honing their skills in experimental techniques and data analysis. You'll engage in surgical and behavioral procedures, assist in grant writing, and collaborate in a vibrant lab dedicated to understanding neurobiological mechanisms. Ideal for motivated individuals aiming to shape the future of neuroscience research.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. obtained on or before July 31, 2026.
• Experience with mouse handling is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of biomedical research techniques.

Responsibilities

• Performing intracranial mouse surgeries for opto/chemogenetics and anatomical tracing.
• Analyzing data using computational methods in MATLAB and Python.
• Assisting in grant writing for funding opportunities.
• Providing husbandry care for experimental mice.
• Performing brain extractions and tissue collection.

Skills

Mouse handling

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in neuroscience or related fields

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

A prestigious research institution in South Carolina is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join their dynamic Neuroscience Department. This role offers recent Ph.D. graduates a chance to contribute to groundbreaking research while honing their skills in experimental techniques and data analysis. You'll engage in surgical and behavioral procedures, assist in grant writing, and collaborate in a vibrant lab dedicated to understanding neurobiological mechanisms. Ideal for motivated individuals aiming to shape the future of neuroscience research.