Postdoc: Sleep Circuits & Molecular Neuroscience

Washington State University - Spokane; Occupational Sleep Medicine Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University - Spokane; Occupational Sleep Medicine Group is offering a postdoctoral associate position to study the molecular and circuit basis of sleep. Candidates will utilize genetic approaches in Drosophila and mice, and are expected to have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. A strong background in mouse neural circuit manipulations and electrophysiology is desirable. This position is based in Baltimore, Maryland, and involves innovative research into sleep mechanisms related to neurological diseases.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a Ph.D. and/or M.D.
• Experience with mouse neural circuit manipulations is desirable.
• A strong background in electrophysiology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Study the molecular and circuit basis of sleep.
• Utilize genetic approaches in Drosophila and mice.
• Investigate homeostatic and circadian mechanisms regulating sleep.

Skills

Creative and highly motivated

Mouse neural circuit manipulations

Electrophysiology

Education

Ph.D. and/or M.D.

Job description

Washington State University - Spokane; Occupational Sleep Medicine Group is offering a postdoctoral associate position to study the molecular and circuit basis of sleep. Candidates will utilize genetic approaches in Drosophila and mice, and are expected to have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. A strong background in mouse neural circuit manipulations and electrophysiology is desirable. This position is based in Baltimore, Maryland, and involves innovative research into sleep mechanisms related to neurological diseases.