Postdoctoral Scholar-Anatomy and Neurobiology

The Postdoctoral Scholar investigates the novel functions of autism spectrum disorder-associated genes in the blood-brain barrier. 

1. Performs mouse brain surgery, in vivo Ca2+ imaging of the mouse brain.
2. Performs behavioral testing using mice.
3. Analyze data using statistical tools.
4. Brain clearing and light-sheet imaging.
5. Imaging using confocal microscopes.
6. Gene cloning, cell culture, proteomics.
7. RNA sequencing, flow cytometry.
8. Performs western blotting, immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry.
9. Writing manuscripts.

EDUCATION: Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field. 

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Skill in gene cloning, proteomics, confocal imaging, brain surgery, brain Ca2+ imaging in vivo, behavioral testing, brain histology, and computational/statistical analyses.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated and detail oriented.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.