Description

The successful candidate will investigate astrocyte calcium signaling mechanisms that underlie the development and persistence of chronic pain in a Drosophila model. This position is supported by NIH R01 funding. Experimental approaches will include Drosophila genetics and behavioral assays, in vivo calcium imaging and immunofluorescence microscopy, chemo- and optogenetics, neuropharmacology, and gene expression analysis including bulk and/or single-cell RNA sequencing. We seek an independent thinker who is eager to contribute to a vibrant, supportive laboratory community.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Doctoral degree.
Minimum of 0-5 years’ experience beyond Doctoral degree required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of appropriate scientific area
Astrocyte physiology, pain and sensory neurobiology, and/or neurodevelopment experience preferred.
Drosophila husbandry and genetics experience preferred.
Fluorescence microscopy of live and fixed samples. Especially interested in candidates experienced in Drosophila central nervous system dissection and imaging preferred.
Calcium imaging and/or calcium signaling experience preferred.
RNA sequencing and bioinformatics analyses experience preferred.
Drosophila behavioral assays and automated movement tracking experience preferred.