Post-Doctoral Positions in Neuroscience

Employer: Thomas Jefferson University
Location: Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
Salary: $53000 to $70000
Closing date: Jul 18, 2022
Sector: Graduate School or University
Job Function: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Neurodegenerative Disorders & Injury
Position Type: Full Time
Level: Any Experience Level Considered

NIH-funded Postdoctoral Positions in Neuroscience,

Thomas Jefferson University,

Department of Neuroscience, Philadelphia, PA

Two post-doctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Hui Zhang. The research focuses on elucidation of mechanisms underlying Parkinson’s disease at the molecular, cellular and circuit level. The lab is equipped with cutting-edge equipment including 2-photon microscope.

Motivated applicants with a recent Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field are encouraged to apply.

• Position A: Experience in slice electrophysiology (patch clamp preferred), 2-photon imaging, and/or optogenetics;
• Position B: Experience in vesicle trafficking, mitochondria, and/or protein biochemistry.
• Candidates should also have at least one first author paper published or accepted in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
• The successful candidates will be responsible for independent design and execution of experiments as well as data analysis, interpretation and communication of results.
• Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter describing research experience and career goals, current CV and the names of three references to Hui Zhang (hxz012@jefferson.edu).

Application deadline: Open until filled
Proposed Start Date: 7/01/2022

https://www.jefferson.edu/university/farber_institute.html

Candidates should also have at least one first author paper published or accepted in a peer-reviewed journal. Good organizational skills and attention to detail are required.

Please click here to apply.