Postdoc, Cellular and Systems neuroscience of neuromodulator functions in health and disease.

Postdoc positions studying how neuromodulators and glia interact to control circuit functions in health and disease. Work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center and the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Seeking highly motivated and productive individuals interested in using cellular, molecular, systems, behavioral, and computational neuroscience approaches to study brain functions relevant to stress and mental illness. A major focus is understanding how neuromodulator signaling impacts astrocytes' role in governing circuit functions in mice. One-to-three positions are available, funded by a new award from the high-risk high-reward portfolio of the NIH office of the director. Experience with 1) in vivo multimodal (biosensors, electrophysiology, and behavior) data acquisition and analysis, and/or 2) ex vivo imaging and spatial transcriptomics is a highly desirable. Expertise with stereotaxic surgery, behavior, and the latest circuit interrogation techniques is also a big plus. The Systems Neuroscience division and the host lab offer a highly collegial work environment with considerable resources and broad expertise. Opportunities to develop NIH and other career awards. Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae, publications, and the names and contact information of three professional references to ad722@cumc.columbia.edu.  We look forward to hearing from you.