Postdoctoral Scholar-Anatomy and Neurobiology

UT Health Sciences; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Sciences in Memphis seeks a driven researcher to conduct experiments for NIH and university grants. The role involves running electrophysiological and behavioral assays in mice, maintaining GM mouse lines, and performing stereotaxic surgeries.

The candidate should have a PhD/MD in relevant fields and at least four years of lab experience, preferably in neuroscience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. in Neuroscience, psychology, biology, or biomedical sciences (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED).
• Four (4) years of laboratory experience; neuroscience lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and publishes data from NIH/university/foundation grants.
• Performs data collection methods including patch-clamp, optogenetics, operant tasks, and surgeries.
• Assists in training others in the lab.
• Analyzes and disseminates findings in journals and conferences.
• Maintains genetically modified mouse lines and lab chemicals; supports daily lab duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrophysiology

Optogenetics

Behavioral assays

Stereotaxic surgery

Mouse handling

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

MD in Biomedical sciences

Tools

Whole-cell patch-clamp

Genetically modified mice

Job description

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator this position will perform and generate research experiments pertaining to funded NIH grants and university awards. The individual will run electrophysiological and behavioral experiments in mice, maintain genetically modified mouse lines, perform stereotaxic surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and publishes data related to funded NIH grants, university awards, and foundation grants.
• Performs data collection methods used in the lab, including but not limited to whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology, optogenetics, operant behavior, mouse drinking paradigms, and stereotaxic surgeries.
• Assists in the training of others in the lab.
• Analyzes, interprets, and disseminates scientific findings in peer reviewed journals and conferences.
• Aids in the daily lab functioning by performing duties such as preparing chemical solutions and maintaining genetically modified mouse lines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Ph.D. or M.D. in Neuroscience, psychology, biology, or biomedical sciences (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of laboratory experience. Prior experience in a neuroscience laboratory is preferred.