Postdoc position in the lab of Stephane Dissel, investigating sleep and learning,memory

[Stephane Dissel]

Job ID 58672 - University of Missouri-Kansas City

School of Science and Engineering

Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems

The laboratory of Dr. Stephane Dissel - Sleep neurobiology

 

Job Description

The laboratory of Dr. Stephane Dissel in the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is looking to recruit a postdoctoral fellow to join our team. We have recently identified two new sleep-promoting neurons located in the fly equivalent of the spinal cord, the ventral nerve cord (VNC) (https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3002012). 

The successful candidate will be involved with further characterization of these VNC-SP (for VNC Sleep-Promoting) neurons on a NIH funded grant. In particular, the successful candidate will employ a variety of techniques, including Drosophila genetics, behavioral assays, confocal microscopy, live-brain imaging and neural circuits mapping and manipulation, to identify the molecular mechanisms used by VNC-SP neurons to regulate sleep as well as their presynaptic inputs and postsynaptic partners. 

Previous experience with Drosophila genetics and neurobiology, confocal microscopy, and live-brain imaging is desirable, but not essential. The successful candidate will be organized and communicate effectively. They will be expected to take a leading role in this research project, regularly present their progress, publish their findings, and participate in conferences. Salary is commensurate with experience.

This is a 12-month, full-time, benefit-eligible unranked academic position.

Qualifications

A PhD or equivalent in biology, neurobiology, neuroscience, or genetics or a related field.

Application

To be considered, you must complete the application at the University of Missouri – Kansas City career portal, under Academic jobs. In the search field enter, 58672.

https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers. 

Applications will be considered as received, and the position will remain open until filled.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education