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Smith College · 4 days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

positionNorthampton, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$46K/yr - $62K/yr
date1+ years exp

Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country, dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. The Coomer Lab is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in electrophysiology to study neural circuit regeneration in zebrafish, leading independent research and mentoring students while collaborating across various scientific domains.

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Responsibilities

Conduct independent research using patch-clamp and related electrophysiological methods to characterize neuronal function during regeneration
Maintain and manage electrophysiology equipment, ensuring rigs and software are operational for lab members
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, supporting their technical training and project development
Collaborate across divisions (molecular, behavioral, computational) to integrate electrophysiological data with imaging, genetic, and modeling approaches
Contribute to dissemination of research through manuscripts, presentations, and conference participation

Qualification

ElectrophysiologyPatch-clamp techniquesMolecular biologyAdvanced imagingComputational modelingInclusive lab communityIndependent researchMentorshipCollaboration

Required

PhD in Neuroscience
1-5 years of related experience in electrophysiology
Demonstrated ability to design and execute independent experiments
Commitment to mentorship, collaboration, and contributing to an inclusive lab community
Familiarity with imaging and/or computational analysis of neural activity

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Company

Smith College

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Since its founding in 1871, Smith College has provided women of high ability and promise an education of uncompromising quality.
dateFounded in 1871
location
Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.smith.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$3M
Key Investors
NASAAndrew W. Mellon FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-06-07Grant
2020-01-14Grant· $2.5M
2017-03-16Grant· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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Albert Kim
Associate Professor of Statistical & Data Sciences
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