Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology / Huang Lab

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Hai Huang in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, and Brain Institute at Tulane University. The aim is to understand the synaptic, neuronal and circuit mechanisms that support reliable and precise auditory information processing and how hearing loss and neurological disorders affect synaptic, neuronal and circuit function, using a combination of techniques, including ex vivo and in vivo electrophysiology, two-photon imaging, computational modeling, molecular biology, and animal models.

The successful candidates should have a strong background in neuroscience and experience with electrophysiology. The position is funded by NIH grant and salary will follow guidelines set by NIH and Tulane. The postdoctoral fellow will conduct studies of cellular neurophysiology in the auditory system. The responsibilities for this position will include experimental design, data collection and analysis, preparing for publications in peer-reviewed journals, and presentation of those results at scientific meetings. Interested applicants please provide: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) the names of three references, 3) a brief statement of research experience and interests.

Required Education:

Ph.D. degree in Biological Sciences with experience in neuroscience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Strong work ethic

2. Dedication to and focus on the project

3. Strong organizational and management skills

4. Ability to critically discuss science

5. Ability to critically read the scientific literature and apply it to the labs research

6. Experience with neurophysiology

7. Experience with animal husbandry and tissue collection and processing

8. Excellent writing and presentation skills

9. Strong organizational and intrapersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with patch-clamp recording

2. Experience with advanced microscopy and imaging