University of Missouri-Kansas City · 15 hours ago
POST DOCTORAL FELLOW - Sleep Neurobiology - Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems, UMKC School of Science and Engineering
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join their team in the School of Science and Engineering. The successful candidate will be involved in characterizing newly identified sleep-promoting neurons and will utilize various research techniques related to neurobiology and genetics.
EducationE-LearningTraining
Responsibilities
Employ a variety of techniques, including Drosophila genetics, behavioral assays, confocal microscopy, live-brain imaging, and neural circuits mapping and manipulation, to identify the molecular mechanisms used by VNC-SP neurons to regulate sleep as well as their presynaptic inputs and postsynaptic partners
Take a leading role in this research project, regularly present their progress, publish their findings, and participate in conferences
Qualification
Required
A PhD or equivalent in biology, neurobiology, neuroscience, or genetics or a related field
Preferred
Previous experience with Drosophila genetics and neurobiology, confocal microscopy, and live-brain imaging is desirable, but not essential
Benefits
Generous leave
Health plans
Retirement contributions
Medical, dental and vision plans
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
University of Missouri-Kansas City
UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.
Founded in 1929
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.4MKey Investors
"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"Missouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology
2023-11-09Grant· $2M
2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M
2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Amanda Davis MPA, CFRE
UMKC Foundation President & Chief Advancement Officer
Anna L. Simmons
* Partner, USFirst FLL Robotics at UMKC School of Computing & Engineering
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