Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Molecular Neuroscience/Neurodegeneration

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A postdoctoral fellow position in Molecular Neuroscience/Neurodegeneration is available in the Fred Hutch lab of Dr. Linda Buck. Dr. Buck received a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2004 for “Odorant receptors and the organization of the olfactory system”. Current projects in the Buck lab focus on molecular mechanisms that underlie stress, appetite, and neurodegeneration and how they are influenced by the olfactory system. The lab has developed and uses cutting edge technologies to unravel neural mechanisms and neural circuits underlying specific functions/dysfunctions. These include novel genomics methods to define neural circuits, genetic and chemical control of neuronal activation, imaging of gene expression and neuronal activation, gene editing, and single cell genomics.

The fellow will be responsible for developing and executing a project related to current and future interests of the lab, as determined by discussions with Dr. Buck. The successful candidate will be an individual who is enthusiastic about science and is capable of independent research.

Required

• PhD in molecular/cell biology, molecular neuroscience, computational biology, or related field
• Excellent knowledge of fundamental molecular and cell biology
• Experience using molecular techniques for cloning and for analysis of nucleic acids and proteins
• Experience using immunohistochemistry and/or in situ hybridization for analyses of gene expression

Preferred

• Experience with RNA sequencing and bioinformatics
• Experience in mouse breeding and genotyping
• Knowledge of neuroscience

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