GENERAL SUMMARY / OVERVIEW:
Seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Associate to join an-NIH funded laboratory that conducts basic neuroscience research in consciousness and general anesthesia. Our group uses touchscreen-based cognitive testing in rodents to assess how consciousness and cognition recover after general anesthesia. We investigate the neural circuits involved in arousal, memory, and executive function using optogenetic and chemogenetic approaches. We are also interested in identifying potential sex differences in cognitive recovery and developing novel approaches to accelerate recovery.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
With supervision and guidance, responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Associate will include:
SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
A successful candidate will:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A doctoral degree is required. A Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field is preferred, but an equivalent degree in a related biological science will be considered. Looking for a candidate to start in Spring 2024.
Must have prior experience handling and anesthetizing rodents. Evidence of strong scientific productivity, including peer-reviewed publications. Experience with rodent neurosurgery, chemogenetics, statistics, and analysis of neurophysiological data preferred, but not required. Open to highly motivated candidates with a relevant background. Secondary appointment will be at Harvard Medical School.
SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Supervision and training of up to one Research Technologist year-round, and up to three undergraduate students during the summer.
EEO StatementWork will be performed in a vibrant, interdisciplinary, and collaborative laboratory at the Charlestown campus of MGH.