Postdoctoral Scholar-Anatomy and Neurobiology jobs in United States
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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 3 months ago

Postdoctoral Scholar-Anatomy and Neurobiology

positionMemphis, TN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to investigate the novel functions of autism spectrum disorder-associated genes in the blood-brain barrier. The role involves performing various advanced techniques in neuroscience research, including mouse brain surgery and data analysis.

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Responsibilities

Performs mouse brain surgery, in vivo Ca2+ imaging of the mouse brain
Performs behavioral testing using mice
Analyze data using statistical tools
Brain clearing and light-sheet imaging
Imaging using confocal microscopes
Gene cloning, cell culture, proteomics
RNA sequencing, flow cytometry
Performs western blotting, immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry
Writing manuscripts

Qualification

Gene cloningProteomicsConfocal imagingBrain surgeryStatistical analysesBehavioral testingSelf-motivatedDetail oriented

Required

Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field
Skill in gene cloning, proteomics, confocal imaging, brain surgery, brain Ca2+ imaging in vivo, behavioral testing, brain histology, and computational/statistical analyses
Ability to work independently, self-motivated and detail oriented

Company

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

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Established in 1911, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service.
dateFounded in 1911
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Memphis, Tennessee, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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http://www.uthsc.edu/

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Funding

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Late Stage
Total Funding
$10.91M
Key Investors
National Cancer InstituteHealth Resources and Services Administration
2022-08-26Grant· $3.16M
2022-07-26Grant· $3.9M
2022-03-31Grant· $2.05M

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