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.
Research Scientist
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Microscopy imaging including 2-photon calcium imaging
- In vivo optogenetic surgeries and stimulations
- Setup in vivo fiber photometry, recordings, and analysis
- 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.
- A strong understanding of microscopy (including 2-photon, and fiber photometry), digital-imaging platforms, image quantification and interpretation is essential.
- Experience with other neuroimaging and modulation techniques (eg. Ca2+ imaging, optogenetics)
- Expertise working with acute brain slice preparations.
- Experience with mouse handling and survival surgeries.
Post Doctoral Researchers
The lab is currently looking for postdoctoral researchers who are excited about the field of cancer neuroscience. Please send your CV and cover letter to Dr. Humsa Venkatesh (hvenkatesh@bwh.harvard.edu).