Position: Postdoctoral position in Neuroscience
Location: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Closing date: 31st May, 2025
About the role
Yao Chen’s interdisciplinary lab in the Department of Neuroscience at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis seeks a motivated postdoctoral scholar to join our team. We focus on uncovering principles of neuromodulator actions and mechanisms of sleep functions by illuminating the nature and functions of biochemical signaling dynamics. We use advanced techniques such as fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy, optical sensors, light-activated actuators, electrophysiology, molecular biology, quantitative rodent behavior, and computational approaches. We aim to bridge cellular and systems neuroscience by both taking a systems biology approach to study cellular signals and studying cellular signals in the intact system in vivo.
The candidate
Highly motivated individuals who take initiatives and have a passion for science and research, who have strong problem-solving skills and ability to tinker. The candidates should have extensive expertise with optical imaging, electrophysiology, or quantitative animal behavior. The work is interdisciplinary and will benefit from diverse perspectives, including neuroscience, molecular and cell biology, systems biology, biophysics, pharmacology, and engineering – even if your past work is not directly related to neuromodulators or sleep, you might be a great fit for the position.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send the following to [email protected].
- Cover letter explaining motivation, research experience, and interests
- CV
- Names and contact information of three references