Current Opportunities
Senior Research Scientist
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement and develop in vitro electrophysiological protocols and assays to support multiple projects.
- Execute in slice and ex vivo electrophysiology/optical recordings.
- Microscopy imaging including confocal and 2-photon calcium imaging
- Performs stereotactic mouse survival surgeries for multiple projects/collaborations.
- Publish scholarly reports and present at scientific conferences.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- MS in a biological/physical science required, PhD Preferred. Ideally 3-5 years of previous experience in a research environment.
- Experience with in vitro and ex-vivo patch clamp (cell lines, primary neurons, or slice electrophysiology).
- A strong understanding of microscopy (including brightfield, confocal and 2-photon), digital-imaging platforms, image quantification and interpretation is essential.
- Experience with other neuronal/glial function assays desirable. (eg. Ca2+ imaging, MEA)
- Expertise working with acute brain slice preparations and, ideally, primary neuronal cultures.