Postdoctoral Scholar Research
University of South Florida
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$53,760 a year - Temporary
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Salary
$53,760 a year
Job Type
Temporary
Full Job Description Department: Medical Engineering/0-2121-000
College/Division: College of Engineering
Salary Plan: Temporary
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $53,760/yr - $63,760/yr
Position Summary:
The post-doctoral research scholar will join the Auditory Development and Connectomics Laboratory (ADCL) in the Department of Medical Engineering, supervised by George Spirou, PhD, and pursue studies in developmental neuroscience. Our approach is wholistic, treating neural circuit formation as a transformation in whole-tissue structure and function of neurons, glia, and vascular cells. This person will utilize optical (2P Ca imaging, optogenetics) and electrophysiological methods to manipulate and monitor multiple cells and cell types simultaneously at perinatal ages to study formation of the calyx of Held, the largest nerve terminal in the mammalian brain. Candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit can benefit from interaction with our startup company, syGlass (www.syglass.io), and implement new lab methods based in 3D VR/AR for data analytics and science communication.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have completed or anticipate completion of a PhD in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience imaging cellular function using 2-photon fluorescence microscopy and whole-cell recording using patch electrodes, ability to work with command line editors and program using scripts and computer languages such as Python or Matlab, a strong publication record, fluent English writing abilities, and drive to learn and develop creative new experimental approaches. Successful candidates can begin as early as January 2022.
Special Skill/Licenses/Training/Certifications:
Candidates should have expertise in 2-photon microscopy and electrophysiological recording using patch electrodes, and fluent English writing abilities.