Staff Scientist - Electrophysiology & Optogenetics (Onsite)

Baylor College of Medicine; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, seeks a Staff Scientist in Electrophysiology to lead development and application of light-responsive proteins for neuroscience research. The role combines GEVI engineering, optogenetic silencers, and two-photon imaging with in vitro and in vivo experiments.

The successful candidate will perform electrophysiology, optical imaging, and data analysis, mentor lab members, and contribute to publications while maintaining rigorous lab standards and ensuring

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree required; no substitution.
• At least three years of postdoctoral research experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts experiments combining electrophysiology with optogenetic activation or optical imaging.
• Analyzes electrophysiology and imaging data using software or custom pipelines.
• Cultures mammalian cells and prepares brain slices or dissociated neurons.
• Maintains and troubleshoots the electrophysiology rig and supplies.
• Communicates results at group meetings and conferences.
• Teaches techniques and experimental design to lab members.
• Operates and maintains two-photon voltage imaging equipment.
• Contributes to manuscript and grant preparation.

Skills

GEVIs

Optogenetics

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular cloning

Education

Doctoral Degree

Tools

Two-photon imaging

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, seeks a Staff Scientist in Electrophysiology to lead development and application of light-responsive proteins for neuroscience research. The role combines GEVI engineering, optogenetic silencers, and two-photon imaging with in vitro and in vivo experiments.

The successful candidate will perform electrophysiology, optical imaging, and data analysis, mentor lab members, and contribute to publications while maintaining rigorous lab standards and ensuring