Staff Scientist – Neurophysiology & In Vivo Imaging

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life/AD&D and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Fitness resources

Employee assistance

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Staff Scientist to support electrophysiology and imaging projects across NIH-funded studies. The role emphasizes slice patch clamp, neuronal cultures, and in vivo neuronal activity recordings in behaving animals, with preferred in vivo Ca2+ imaging using fiber photometry or miniscope.

You’ll contribute to data planning, analysis, and collaboration within the Center for Neuroscience Research.

Qualifications

• Next-Generation sequencing, bioinformatics, molecular genetics.
• A strong foundation in experimental design and data analysis is required.
• Experience with animal models and translational research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and development of new sequencing assays under PI guidance.
• Plans and manages experiments, records observations, and analyzes results.
• Mentors staff, students and fellows in laboratory procedures and grant-writing support.
• Maintains compliance with federal and institutional regulations and training requirements.
• Collaborates across teams to improve efficiency and scientific output.
• Contributes to publications and grant applications.

Skills

Electrophysiology

Patch-clamp

Neuronal cultures

In vivo imaging

Fiber photometry

Miniscope

Ca2+ imaging

Neuronal activity recordings

Education

Ph.D.

M.D.

Master's degree with 3 years experience

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Staff Scientist to support electrophysiology and imaging projects across NIH-funded studies. The role emphasizes slice patch clamp, neuronal cultures, and in vivo neuronal activity recordings in behaving animals, with preferred in vivo Ca2+ imaging using fiber photometry or miniscope.

You’ll contribute to data planning, analysis, and collaboration within the Center for Neuroscience Research.