Job ID: 83709

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN SYNAPTIC TRANSMISSION / SUPER-RESOLUTION MICROSCOPY

Position: Post-doctoral Position

Deadline: 30 September 2022

City: Saint Louis

Country: United States

Institution: Washington University School of Medicine

Department:

Description:

FULLY FUNDED POSTDOCTORAL POSITION focusing on mechanisms of synaptic transmission and their dysregulation in Fragile X syndrome are available in the laboratory of Dr. Vitaly Klyachko at Washington University School of Medicine.

This is a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research fully supported by an 8-year R35/Distinguished Investigator Award from the NIH.

We build and utilize advanced biophysical approaches, including multicolor 2D and 3D super-resolution imaging, electrophysiology and computational tools to study the mechanisms governing synaptic transmission (Maschi et al, eLife 2020, eLife 2018, Neuron 2017, Gramlich et al Cell Reports 2017, Peng et al Neuron 2012) and its dysregulation in Fragile X syndrome, the leading known genetic cause of autism (Deng et al, Cell Reports 2022, J Neurosci 2019, Cell Reports 2016, Neuron 2013, Myrick at al, PNAS USA 2015).

Qualified applicants are expected to hold a doctoral degree in life sciences, physics or engineering. Applicants with expertise in advanced imaging tools/nanoscopy or cellular electrophysiology as well as knowledge of Matlab are particularly encouraged to apply.

Trainees will work in a highly interactive multidisciplinary research environment at Washington University, which has been consistently ranked among the top five Medical Schools in the country. The extreme collegiality of Washington University combined with the large Neuroscience Community and extensive infrastructural and core facility support creates a dynamic research environment. Highly competitive salary and benefits are available and will commensurate with experience. Complete information on the benefit package is located on the WUSM Human Resources Benefits Website (http://medschoolhr.wustl.edu). The St. Louis area combines the attractions of a major city with family-friendly and affordable lifestyle opportunities (http://www.stlouis.com/).

Interested applicants should provide their CV and the names of two or three references via email to:

Vitaly Klyachko, PhD

Professor

Department of Cell Biology and Physiology

Washington University School of Medicine

Phone: (314)362-5517

E-mail: klyachko@wustl.edu