Postdoctoral Research Fellow

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Northwestern University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Scholar to join our research team at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Neurology. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on an exciting new project investigating functional brain mapping for neurosurgery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform two-photon calcium imaging experiments with simultaneous electrocortical stimulation (ECS) to understand ECS' effects on different cortical layers.
  • Use designer receptors exclusively activated by designer drugs (DREADDs) and transgenic animals to examine ECS' effects on different cortical cell types.
  • Understand the effects of different ECS parameters on its neuronal effects.
  • Analyze data, synthesize results, and publish papers.
Requirements
  • PhD in neuroscience, neurobiology, physiology, biomedical engineering, or related field.
  • Experience working with awake laboratory animals strongly preferred.
  • At least some experience with 2-photon calcium imaging.
Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD in neuroscience, neurobiology, physiology, biomedical engineering, or related field.
  • Experience with DREADDs preferred but not essential.
  • Some electrophysiology experience/background.
  • Computational neuroscience skills/modelling skills somewhat preferred.
Benefits

At Northwestern University, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, and more. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits.

Work-Life and Wellness

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