Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrophysiology

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Broad Institute Full time
About the Broad Institute

The Broad Institute is a world-renowned research organization dedicated to discovering novel therapeutics for major psychiatric illnesses. Our mission is to harness the power of human genetics to understand the biology of psychiatric diseases and develop effective treatments.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team at the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research. The successful candidate will contribute to our efforts to study circuit mechanisms of major psychiatric illnesses using in vivo/ex vivo electrophysiological and cellular assays.

Responsibilities
  • Implement in vivo/ex vivo electrophysiological and cellular assays to study circuit mechanisms of major psychiatric illnesses
  • Utilize techniques such as in vivo and ex vivo recordings, pharmacology, and chemo- and optogenetic manipulations to analyze the role of genetic and environmental perturbation on disease etiology and pathogenesis
  • Collaborate with our team to design and execute experiments, analyze data, and interpret results
Requirements
  • Recent doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Neuroscience or related field with solid training in ex vivo and/or in vivo electrophysiological recordings
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency in whole cell patch clamp recordings in brain slices or LFP/single unit in vivo recordings of live animals
  • Scientific track record demonstrated by first author paper(s) published or accepted in a well-recognized journal
  • Rigorous scientific aptitude, taking initiative, and outstanding communication skills to work in a collaborative environment
What We Offer

The Broad Institute offers a dynamic and supportive research environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. Our team is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.



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