Penn State University · 5 hours ago
Research Assistant - Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics
Hershey, PA
Part-time
Onsite
New GradPenn State University is seeking a part-time intern for the Yongsoo Kim lab at the College of Medicine. The role involves assisting with NIH projects focused on mapping brain cell types and creating 3D atlases of mouse brains using advanced imaging and computational techniques.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Establish cellular cell type architecture maps of mammalian brains using mice as an animal model
Brain-wide mapping of brain cell types including GABAergic neurons, glia, and cerebrovascular network
Anatomical and functional investigation of the oxytocin system in the context of social behavior and neurodevelopment
Creating 3D atlases for developing mouse brains
Utilize high-resolution 3D imaging tools (e.g., light sheet fluorescent microscopy) and computational approaches to examine cellular resolution details in the whole mouse brain
Use systems neuroscience approaches (e.g., miniscope neural recording, connectivity tracing) to examine circuit specific function in the brain
Qualification
Required
No prior research experience is required
Company
Penn State University
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