Researcher – Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics
| Company | Penn State |
|---|---|
| Location | Hershey, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- PhD level scientist
- Expertise in vascular biology
- Experience in anatomical and functional investigation of the cerebrovasculature
- Experience in computer programming (e.g., Matlab, Python)
- Experience in neuroinformatics
- Experience in advanced microscopy tools
Responsibilities
- Conduct brain-wide mapping of brain cell types including GABAergic neurons, glia, and cerebrovascular network
- Investigate the oxytocin system in the context of social behavior and neurodevelopment
- Create 3D atlases for developing mouse brains
- Utilize high-resolution 3D imaging tools (e.g., light sheet fluorescent microscopy)
- Employ systems neuroscience approaches (e.g., miniscope neural recording, connectivity tracing)
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in anatomical and functional investigation of the cerebrovasculature
- Experience in computer programming (e.g., Matlab, Python)
- Experience in neuroinformatics
- Experience in advanced microscopy tools