Postdoc — Neural Circuits & Pain Mechanisms

Phase2 Technology; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Full benefits

Job summary

The University of Arizona's Yamoah Lab invites applications for a Part Time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Translational Neurosciences (Phoenix). You will work on neural circuit mechanisms of behavior, including chronic pain, using immunohistochemistry, patch-clamp electrophysiology, and related techniques in mouse models.

Applicants should have a PhD in Neuroscience or related field, strong hands-on experience in electrophysiology and imaging, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, or related biomedical field required.
• Experience in electrophysiology, imaging, immunohistochemistry, neuroanatomy, or molecular biology is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform immunohistochemistry staining and patch-clamp recordings in mouse brain tissue.
• Conduct multidisciplinary neuroscience research under the PI supervision.
• Design and conduct complex research projects and develop protocols.
• Formulate research methods, collect data, and perform analysis with independent judgment.
• Foster collaborations within the department and across the university.
• Present results at lab meetings and conferences; prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Assist with grant writing and progress reporting.
• Develop and implement experimental protocols based on results.
• Supervise laboratory staff and contribute to daily lab operations.

Skills

Electrophysiology

Imaging

Immunohistochemistry

Neuroanatomy

Molecular biology

Scientific communication

Independent work

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

Tools

Imaging software

Data analysis software

Job description

The University of Arizona's Yamoah Lab invites applications for a Part Time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Translational Neurosciences (Phoenix). You will work on neural circuit mechanisms of behavior, including chronic pain, using immunohistochemistry, patch-clamp electrophysiology, and related techniques in mouse models.

Applicants should have a PhD in Neuroscience or related field, strong hands-on experience in electrophysiology and imaging, and excellent communication