Staff Scientist, Electrophysiology & Optogenetics

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX invites a Staff Scientist to lead projects using GEVI and optogenetic silencers. You will perform electrophysiology with optical imaging in vivo and in vitro, advancing light-responsive protein tools and velocity imaging techniques.

The role offers Monday–Friday onsite work with a strong emphasis on experimental design, data analysis, and collaboration across the lab to publish and advance the field.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required; postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Three years of postdoctoral research experience required.

Responsibilities

• Designs experiments combining electrophysiology with optogenetic activation or imaging.
• Analyzes electrophysiology and imaging data with software or pipelines.
• Cultures mammalian cells, prepares brain slices or neurons, maintains rig.
• Reviews literature to inform experimental design.
• Teaches techniques and experimental design to lab members.
• Operates two-photon voltage imaging equipment.

Skills

Electrophysiology

Two-photon imaging

Optogenetics

Genetically encoded sensors

Education

Doctoral Degree

Three years post doctoral research experience

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX invites a Staff Scientist to lead projects using GEVI and optogenetic silencers. You will perform electrophysiology with optical imaging in vivo and in vitro, advancing light-responsive protein tools and velocity imaging techniques.

The role offers Monday–Friday onsite work with a strong emphasis on experimental design, data analysis, and collaboration across the lab to publish and advance the field.