Postdoc: Insect Neurobiology & Bioinspired Sensing Systems

Case; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the Dixon Lab to lead olfaction-related projects and develop insect-based sensing systems in Cleveland, OH.

The position offers flexibility to shape an independent research direction within insect sensory neurobiology, with a salary range and healthcare benefits. Equal opportunity employer with accommodations available upon request.

Qualifications

• Design and conduct insect electrophysiology experiments.
• Analyze neural activity data and relate to behavioral or physiological outputs.
• Contribute to projects on neural signaling mechanisms in sensory systems.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration across biology and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct insect electrophysiology experiments
• Analyze neural activity data and integrate findings with behavioral outputs
• Contribute to projects investigating neural signaling mechanisms
• Participate in design and refinement of insect-based sensing platforms
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and grant development
• Engage in creative problem-solving across disciplines

Job description

Case Western Reserve University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the Dixon Lab to lead olfaction-related projects and develop insect-based sensing systems in Cleveland, OH.

The position offers flexibility to shape an independent research direction within insect sensory neurobiology, with a salary range and healthcare benefits. Equal opportunity employer with accommodations available upon request.