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Postdoctoral Scholar-Anatomy and Neurobiology
University of TennesseeUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Sept 2025
About the role
The Postdoctoral Scholar investigates the novel functions of autism spectrum disorder-associated genes in the blood-brain barrier.
- Performs mouse brain surgery, in vivo Ca2+ imaging of the mouse brain.
- Performs behavioral testing using mice.
- Analyze data using statistical tools.
- Brain clearing and light-sheet imaging.
- Imaging using confocal microscopes.
- Gene cloning, cell culture, proteomics.
- RNA sequencing, flow cytometry.
- Performs western blotting, immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry.
- Writing manuscripts.
EDUCATION: Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Skill in gene cloning, proteomics, confocal imaging, brain surgery, brain Ca2+ imaging in vivo, behavioral testing, brain histology, and computational/statistical analyses.
- Ability to work independently, self-motivated and detail oriented.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.
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