Research Scientist, Physiology and Biophysics

Position Summary

Are you excited by the prospect of joining a team-first research laboratory focused on identifying neural mechanisms underlying learning, memory, and decision-making in health as well as understanding their dysfunction in disease states?

The new laboratory of Prof. Dheeraj Roy in the at UB has an exciting Research Scientist opportunity to pursue these neuroscience directions.

Our group will address these fundamental biological questions using cutting-edge molecular and systems neuroscience techniques, including single-nuclei and spatial transcriptomics, the development of novel reporter tools using CRISPR / Cas9 that permit cell type-specific targeting in live animals, circuit tracing using whole-brain imaging techniques, physiological recordings from live animals using genetically-encoded calcium indicators (.

using fiber photometry, single cell-compatible miniscopes), and manipulating individual cell types and their circuits during behavior using optogenetics.

While our research will start with basic science questions, the longer-term goal is to apply our knowledge to human disease models with the hope of identifying candidate therapeutic manipulations, either molecular target- or circuit-based, that can be translated to higher species.

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Ideal candidates will be highly motivated to help establish a systems neuroscience lab in the beautiful Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences building in downtown Buffalo.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options.

We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness.

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status. Minimum Qualifications

PhD in neuroscience, biology or related biomedical disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD with research experience in molecular biology, systems neuroscience, and / or computational approaches for analyzing RNA sequencing data, calcium imaging data, or AI-based behavioral clustering (., deeplabcut).
• The candidate is expected to be proficient in maintaining mouse lines, performing intracortical surgeries followed by implantations for calcium imaging / optogenetics, and have good communication skills.

Physical Demands Salary Range $65,000 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours 40 hours per week Campus Downtown Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting?

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