Postdoc in ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, OPTOPHYSIOLOGY, CALCIUM OR VOLTAGE SENSITIVE IMAGING

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

The Hsiao and Gallo labs have an open, extramural-funded position for a Postdoctoral Fellow to study Cerebellar physiology and its implication in learning and memory. See Hsiao et al. Cell. 2020 Oct 15;183(2):522-536.e19. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.09.011. and visit https://childrensnational.org/research/labs/gallo/publications; https://childrensnational.org/research/people/hsiao-kuangfu-katie. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Efforts will include characterizing the neural and developmental mechanisms underlying the impaired cognitive behaviors in mouse models for neurodevelopmental disorders. This is an on-site position at The Center for Neuroscience Research at Children’s National Research Institute in Washington, D.C.

Qualifications:

Successful applicants should demonstrate an interest in quantitative electrophysiology and the development of brain-wide circuits.

PhD in neuroscience, biological sciences, biomedical engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of degree and experience.

Minimum of 3 years of experience with ex-vivo or in-vivo patch clamp electrophysiology from mouse, macaque, or human brain slice preparations or brain recording methods.

To Apply:

Please send a CV, cover letter, and your primary publication.

Interested applicants may contact Katie Hsiao, Email: khsiao@childrensnational.org

https://childrensnational.org/research/people/hsiao-kuangfu-katie

  Katie Hsiao, PhD

Assistant Professor

Center for Neuroscience Research

Children’s National Medical Center

111 Michigan Avenue, NW

Washington DC, 20010