Research Scientist, Neuroscience: Electrophysiology & Imaging

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days

Health benefits

Tuition and training assistance

403(b) plan

Job summary

Stanford University invites applications for a Research Scientist in the Anderson Laboratory, focusing on mechanistic neuroscience of focused ultrasound and peripheral nerve modulation. You will design and execute electrophysiology and imaging experiments, analyze complex data, and drive methodological innovations to advance translational neuromodulation research.

You will mentor staff and trainees, contribute to publications and grant writing, and collaborate across neuroscience,

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, neurobiology, physiology, biomedical engineering, pharmacology, or related discipline is strongly preferred.
• Candidates should have substantial research experience in neuroscience and demonstrated expertise in electrophysiologic methods.
• Strong candidates will have hands-on experience with patch-clamp electrophysiology, preferably including whole-cell recordings from neurons; calcium imaging with quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead neuroscience experiments to investigate neuronal excitability, sensory signaling, peripheral nerve physiology, and neuromodulation.
• Perform advanced electrophysiologic studies including patch-clamp recordings and extracellular electrophysiology.
• Conduct calcium-imaging experiments, optimize protocols, and perform quantitative analysis.
• Analyze complex data and integrate findings across modalities to develop mechanistic hypotheses.
• Develop and optimize experimental methods and improve reproducibility.
• Contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, and grant applications; present findings at meetings.
• Mentor and supervise junior personnel in electrophysiology and imaging methods.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and maintain rigorous documentation.

Skills

Patch-clamp electrophysiology

Calcium imaging

Neuroscience research

Electrophysiology

Experimental design

Data analysis

Education

PhD in neuroscience or related field

Tools

Patch-clamp rig

Calcium imaging system

Extracellular electrophysiology

Job description

Stanford University invites applications for a Research Scientist in the Anderson Laboratory, focusing on mechanistic neuroscience of focused ultrasound and peripheral nerve modulation. You will design and execute electrophysiology and imaging experiments, analyze complex data, and drive methodological innovations to advance translational neuromodulation research.

You will mentor staff and trainees, contribute to publications and grant writing, and collaborate across neuroscience,