Postdoc: Gut–Brain Signaling & Microbiome Research

UMass Med School; Worcester (MA); Presencial; USD 66.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the Alkema laboratory in Neurobiology to study gut-brain communication using Caenorhabditis elegans. The role involves exploring neuromodulators, behavioral states, and microbiome-host interactions with access to advanced imaging, metabolomics, and computational resources.

The successful candidate will develop an independent research direction within these areas, collaborate within a supportive team,

Formación

• Ph.D. in neurobiology, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, metabolism, bioinformatics, or a related field
• Previous peer-reviewed publications
• Strong experimental, analytical, and scientific-writing skills
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• An interest in neuromodulation, behavior, or microbiome-host communication

Responsabilidades

• Postdoctoral fellows will be actively involved in manuscript and grant writing
• Training and mentorship in grant writing will be provided
• Develop and submit fellow proposals and own research方向

Conocimientos

Peer-reviewed publications

Experimental skills

Analytical skills

Scientific writing

Independent and collaborative work

Educación

Ph.D. in neurobiology or related field

Herramientas

Caenorhabditis elegans

Neuroscience methods

Descripción del empleo

UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the Alkema laboratory in Neurobiology to study gut-brain communication using Caenorhabditis elegans. The role involves exploring neuromodulators, behavioral states, and microbiome-host interactions with access to advanced imaging, metabolomics, and computational resources.

The successful candidate will develop an independent research direction within these areas, collaborate within a supportive team,