Post-Doctoral Associate - Measurement and Manipulation ...

Apply for Job Job ID370353 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyAcademic Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9546 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job The Smith lab at the University of Minnesota is seeking a motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher to employ optical approaches to study the mechanisms of cortical network formation in the developing brain. We have recently obtained funding to use wide-field and 2-photon optogenetics to investigate how perturbations of early network function impact development. Qualifications Preferred candidates will have a Ph.D. or equivalent in neuroscience, biology, or related field, and experience in one or more of the following areas: multiphoton imaging, optogenetics, calcium imaging, and / or in vivo electrophysiology. Applicants without prior experience in these areas but with a strong interest in systems neuroscience and applying optical approaches to investigate circuit function are also encouraged to apply. About the Department Smith Lab: The Smith lab is a member of the Optical Imaging Medical Discovery Team (a $30M initiative at UMN establishing a highly collaborative group of research labs focused on utilizing optical approaches to uncover the function and organization of neural circuits. The postdoctoral fellow will join the intellectually rich neuroscience community at UMN, which brings together behaviorists, electrophysiologists, and computational neuroscientists, and includes the world leading Center for Magnetic Resonance Research. UMN is an excellent training environment for postdocs, with extensive support for trainees and a strong postdoctoral association (Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $62,232 to $75,564 (NIH Stipend levels or above); depending on education/qualifications/experience Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and life insurance Employee wellbeing program Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Please submit a cover letter stating your interest in the project, your CV, and a brief research statement (1-2 pages) as a single pdf. References will be requested after initial review. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your

Created: 2025-12-22