Postdoc Fellow, Vision Sciences - Microscopy & Neuroanatomy

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston seeks a highly skilled neurobiology researcher in VisionSciences to advance cross-disciplinary work. You will lead experiments, review progress, and drive methodological innovations in advanced imaging and tissue analysis.

The role emphasizes leadership in project teams, manuscript preparation, and clear scientific communication in English, with a focus on correlative approaches across microscopy platforms.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in neuroscience, cell biology, biomedical sciences, or related field.
• Experience with rodent models and advanced microscopy techniques.

Responsibilities

• Receives/reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
• May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Rodent models experience

Microscopy techniques

Scientific communication in English

Education

Ph.D. in neuroscience or related field

Tools

Confocal microscopy

TEM/SEM

Light microscopy

Job description

University of Houston seeks a highly skilled neurobiology researcher in VisionSciences to advance cross-disciplinary work. You will lead experiments, review progress, and drive methodological innovations in advanced imaging and tissue analysis.

The role emphasizes leadership in project teams, manuscript preparation, and clear scientific communication in English, with a focus on correlative approaches across microscopy platforms.