Postdoc, Comparative Neurobiology & Bone Evolution

Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university research lab in Bozeman, MT, is seeking a postdoctoral scientist to join their team. The role involves conducting research on comparative vertebrate development, neurobiology, and bone biology. Responsibilities include tissue sampling, gene expression experiments, and applying comparative methods. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. and experience in histological preparation and immunohistochemistry. This position offers a unique interdisciplinary environment, blending laboratory work with computational biology.

Qualifications

• Expertise in comparative vertebrate development and neurobiology.
• Experience in bone biology and macroevolution.
• Proficiency in tissue sampling and histological techniques.

Responsibilities

• Execute tissue sampling and histological preparation.
• Adapt antibody stains for non-traditional model species.
• Conduct gene expression experiments on bone tissue samples.
• Perform high-resolution imaging for bone sections.
• Apply phylogenetic comparative methods across species.

Skills

Comparative vertebrate development

Neurobiology

Bone biology

Macro evolution

Gene expression experiments

Histological preparation

Immunohistochemistry

Comparative data science methods

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Job description

A leading university research lab in Bozeman, MT, is seeking a postdoctoral scientist to join their team. The role involves conducting research on comparative vertebrate development, neurobiology, and bone biology. Responsibilities include tissue sampling, gene expression experiments, and applying comparative methods. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. and experience in histological preparation and immunohistochemistry. This position offers a unique interdisciplinary environment, blending laboratory work with computational biology.