Neuroscience Research Scientist: Brain Circuitry Imaging

Phase2 Technology; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Arizona in the Greater Phoenix Area is seeking a Research Scientist III to join a neuroscience lab focused on brain plasticity and circuit function. The role involves cutting-edge imaging, electrophysiology, and molecular biology under a PI lead.

Ideal candidates hold a neuroscience background with strong data analysis skills, MATLAB/Python/R proficiency, and experience with mouse models and spatial transcriptomics. Visa sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced degree in Neuroscience or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with calcium imaging, electrophysiology, single cell RNAseq and spatial transcriptomics, and/or rodent survival surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Assist with advanced neuroscience research including calcium imaging and electrophysiology.
• Formulate research methods and develop criteria.
• Perform data collection, reductions, and analyses.
• Develop and maintain records of procedures and experiments.
• Participate in grant writing and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Neuroscience

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor's in Neuroscience or related field

Advanced degree in Neuroscience (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

R

Single cell RNAseq

Spatial transcriptomics (Visium/Xenium)

Job description

University of Arizona in the Greater Phoenix Area is seeking a Research Scientist III to join a neuroscience lab focused on brain plasticity and circuit function. The role involves cutting-edge imaging, electrophysiology, and molecular biology under a PI lead.

Ideal candidates hold a neuroscience background with strong data analysis skills, MATLAB/Python/R proficiency, and experience with mouse models and spatial transcriptomics. Visa sponsorship is available.