Postdoctoral Fellow, Laboratory of Dr. Adam Bowman

Job Summary

The Bowman lab is seeking to recruit a postdoctoral fellow to develop and apply fluorescence lifetime microscopy methods for quantitative imaging of cortical circuit dynamics. We have developed nanosecond imaging techniques that enable new approaches for achieving fast, quantitative measurements from genetically encoded fluorescent sensors in the brain, including voltage indicators. Customized microscopes in our lab enable imaging of voltage and cellular signals from populations of neurons in vivo at kilohertz frame rates.

Responsibilities

• Perform in vivo imaging, slice electrophysiology, and patch-clamp recordings
• Develop customized optical and electronic instrumentation
• Contribute to interdisciplinary projects involving neuroscience, engineering, physics, and bioengineering
• Define project directions and participate in fruitful collaborations both within Salk and with external research groups

Requirements

• PhD in a related field

Qualifications

• Experience performing in vivo imaging, slice electrophysiology, and patch-clamp recordings
• Development of customized optical and electronic instrumentation
• Interdisciplinary background in neuroscience, engineering, physics, or bioengineering

Skills

• Strong technical skills in fluorescence lifetime microscopy
• Experience with in vivo imaging and electrophysiology
• Ability to design and implement custom optical and electronic instrumentation

Benefits

• Competitive full postdoctoral salary range: $70,500 - $78,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy services, and transit/parking program

Pay & Schedule

• Full postdoctoral salary range: $70,500 - $78,000
• Experience Level/Tier Salk Postdoc Salary: 0 - 5

What We Can Offer

• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and career development opportunities
• Significant opportunities for creativity in defining project directions
• Participation in fruitful collaborations both within Salk and with external research groups

Schedule

• Job location is in Salk Main Campus

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