Post-doctoral Scholar
- Employer
- Zeiger Lab, Department of Neurology, The University of California - Los Angeles
- Location
- Reed Neurologic Research Center, Los Angeles, California
- Salary
- $53,460 plus benefits
- Closing date
- Sep 22, 2020
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- Sector
- Graduate School or University, Hospital, Medical, Veterinary or Dental School
- Job Function
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Research Area
- Neural Excitability, Synapses, & Glia, Neurodegenerative Disorders & Injury
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Level
- Entry Level
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The Zeiger lab at UCLA is interested in the basic and translational mechanisms of circuit dysfunction in neurologic disorders. We use in vivo multi-photon and macroscopic imaging techniques to study the function of cortical circuits and individual neurons in mouse models of disease. We are searching for a highly motivated, creative, and interested individual to join a world-class community of circuit neuroscientists at UCLA.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and execute an independent research project relevant to the lab's focus
- Mentor undergraduate student researchers
- Analyze and interpret data
- Prepare figures and draft manuscripts
- Present research at local, regional, and national meetings
- Apply for fellowship awards
Required Qualifications
- MD or PhD in Neuroscience, biology or similar discipline
- Established track record demonstrating ability to complete projects
- Experience working with rodents
- Basic competency with fluorescence microscopy
- Excellent scientific communication skills
- Willingness to learn and ability to function independently
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced experience with microscopy, particularly in vivo imaging or calcium imaging
- Competency with MATLAB or other programming languages
- Experience with rodent behavioral studies and/or surgical procedures (craniotomies, stereotaxic injections)
- At least one first-author publication
For more information, please visit zeigerlab.dgsom.ucla.edu
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