Postdoctoral Research Associate - Hong Lab

Job overview

The Postdoctoral Research Associate - Hong Lab is an onsite role based in Pittsburgh, PA. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the Hong Lab's research into neural mechanisms of sensory-guided behavior. This role exists to conduct advanced research on tactile and multi-sensory-guided behavior in mice. The associate will utilize optogenetics, electrophysiology, and computational modeling to investigate cortical and subcortical brain areas, contributing to the lab's broader scientific goals.

What you'll do

• Conduct research on sensory-guided behavior in mice
• utilize optogenetics, multi-area in vivo electrophysiology, and computational modeling
• collaborate on projects related to tactile perception and hypersensitivity in autism spectrum disorder models.

What we're looking for

Education

PhD

Experience

PhD in a relevant field

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

pittsburgh pa

carnegie mellon university

postdoctoral

research

neuroscience

optogenetics

electrophysiology

computational modeling

no weekends

no on-call

About the employer

Carnegie Mellon University is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.