Postdoctoral Fellow, Gut-Brain & Microbiome Neuroscience

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School's Alkema Laboratory in the Department of Neurobiology invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow. The project centers on gut-brain communication and neuromodulation using C. elegans, with a collaborative, inquiry-driven environment.

Candidates should have a PhD in a related field, a publication record, and strong experimental and writing skills. The lab encourages independence and collaboration and provides access to advanced imaging and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a neurobiology, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, metabolism, bioinformatics, or related field.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong experimental, analytical, and scientific-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Interest in neuromodulation, behavior, or microbiome-host communication.

Responsibilities

• Postdoctoral fellows will be actively involved in manuscript and grant writing.
• Training and mentorship in grant writing will be provided.
• Fellows will be encouraged to develop and submit their own fellowship and research proposals.
• Develop and pursue independent research directions within the lab's focus areas.

Skills

Peer-reviewed publications

Experimental skills

Analytical abilities

Scientific writing

Independent and collaborative work

Interest in neuromodulation/behavior/m

Education

Ph.D. in neurobiology or related field

Job description

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School's Alkema Laboratory in the Department of Neurobiology invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow. The project centers on gut-brain communication and neuromodulation using C. elegans, with a collaborative, inquiry-driven environment.

Candidates should have a PhD in a related field, a publication record, and strong experimental and writing skills. The lab encourages independence and collaboration and provides access to advanced imaging and