Job Description
- Train head-fixed mice to run on custom-made treadmills for non-operant tasks and imaging
- Perform surgical procedures (cannula implants) to provide a viable window for electroporation and imaging
- Reconstruct the 3D morphologies of neurons and contribute to data segmentation and analysis
- Stain tissue samples with immunofluorescent markers for confocal imaging
- Stereotactic viral injections to express fluorescent proteins in the brain
- Mechanical/optical design of instrumentation using Autodesk Inventor
- Molecular cloning of plasmids
- Programming and analysis of data
Ideal Candidate
- Strong background and/or interest in biology, neuroscience, computer science (Python programming), and/or physics
- Able to commit 8 to 12 hours per week
- Organized and responsible, able to keep clear training, surgical, and experimental records
- Previous laboratory experience is encouraged, but not required
- Can work closely with the research team to maximize productivity
If you are interested in this position, please apply at the following link: https://forms.gle/ RXPuFb3JvHEdb3BD9. Competitive candidates will be contacted for a laboratory tour and/or an interview with Dr. Adrian Negrean shortly. More information on the laboratory can be found at: http://www.losonczylab. org/. Images from the project have also been attached below.
Questions? Contact Claire Kim at cdk2135@columbia.edu.
Questions? Contact Claire Kim at cdk2135@columbia.edu.