Visiting Research Scientist - Molecular and Integrative Physiology - 1029780-6689

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**Visiting Research

Scientist - Molecular and Integrative Physiology**

**College of Liberal Arts & Sciences**

**Job Summary**

Employ molecular, cellular and electrophysiological approaches to study

neuronal hyperexcitability and cognition in autism spectrum disorders

using genetic mouse models.

**Duties & Responsibilities**

- Performing multi-electrode array electrophysiology on mouse primary

neurons to measure neural network activity

- Preparing primary mouse cortical and/or hippocampal neuron for

biochemistry experiments

- Performing confocal microscopy using primary mouse neurons,

performing electron microscopy using mouse brain sections,

performing gene transfection in neurons and cultured cells

- Performing biochemistry, including western blotting and in vitro

protein purification, using mouse tissues or cultured cells

- Performing rodent behavioral assays

- Managing mouse colonies and genotyping

- Assisting in training graduate and undergraduate students,

collaborating with internal and external researchers as necessary

- Preparing manuscripts for publication, formulating grant proposals

for federal and private funding agencies

- Assisting the Principal Investigator in preparing progress reports

for grants supporting the research

**Required Qualifications**

PhD degree with experience in neuroscience or related field of study

**Successful Candidates Will Have:**

- Publish at least one first-author paper in autism or

neurodevelopmental disorders Successfully obtained at least one

external grant or fellowship knowledge of performing electron

microscopy using mouse brain sections knowledge of operating Axion

Maestro Edge Multi-Electrode Array recording apparatus Ability to

clearly communicate results and their importance. Exceptional

communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Commitment

to creating an inclusive environment Ability to assume

responsibility and to work independently with minimum guidance.

Ability to work harmoniously with faculty, staff, and students from

a wide variety of disciplines

- Experience in molecular neuroscience, working with autism or

neurodevelopmental mouse models and studying post-transcriptional

gene regulation in the brain.

**Appointment Information**

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a

12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the

application deadline. The budgeted salary for this position is \$63,000

**Application Procedures & Deadline Information**

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**Requisition ID** : 1029780

**Job Category** : Research

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