Postdoctoral Fellowship: Auditory Neuroscience & Imaging

Washington University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kumar Lab in the Department of Otolaryngology at Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to study cortical circuits involved in hearing in noisy environments after noise-induced hearing loss. The lab combines imaging, electrophysiology, and computational analyses in mice, offering access to state-of-the-art resources.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. or equivalent and have hands-on experience in two-photon imaging, electrophysiology, or computational neuroscience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal degree required.
• Applicants with strong background in neuroscience and related fields are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in in vivo imaging or electrophysiology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepare and submit papers on research.
• Design and optimize experiments for auditory neuroscience studies.
• Evaluate results and maintain accurate research records.
• Adhere to ethical standards and good laboratory practice.

Skills

In vivo two-photon imaging

Ex vivo brain-slice electrophysiology

Stereotactic surgeries

Computational neuroscience

Image analysis

Neural circuit modeling

Education

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal degree

Tools

Two-photon microscope

Electrophysiology setup

Stereotactic equipment

Job description

The Kumar Lab in the Department of Otolaryngology at Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to study cortical circuits involved in hearing in noisy environments after noise-induced hearing loss. The lab combines imaging, electrophysiology, and computational analyses in mice, offering access to state-of-the-art resources.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. or equivalent and have hands-on experience in two-photon imaging, electrophysiology, or computational neuroscience.