Lab/Area:
- Plan, design, initiate, interpret and report experiments using repetitive two-photon imaging and confocal microscopy in the living mouse brain and spinal cord
- Lead the development and implementation of new technologies and protocols for advanced in two-photon imaging applications (e.g. functional imaging, labeling methods)
- Develop new projects and support ongoing research projects
- Establish in-house expertise in animal models reporters relevant to intravital imaging
- Project management of research collaborations, including technical training of new personnel, supervision of two-photon microscopy experiments, administrative tasks
- Assist with processing, analysis and interpretation of imaging data
- Develop code/scripts for image analysis and acquisition pipeline
- Screen and test novel imaging-based instrumentation
- Develop grant applications for purchase of new equipment, personnel support, and collaborative grant applications
- Day-to-day maintenance of imaging set-ups, including laser equipment
- Work and communicate effectively with collaborators, as well as administrative departments and IT
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory guideline with EH/S and IACUC
Qualifications
- PhD in Bioengineering, Physics, Neurobiology, Physiology, Immunology or related fields with at least 3 years postdoctoral experience in a biomedical and/or research and development environment
- At least 2 years of in vivo imaging experience
- In depth knowledge of optics, fluorescence microscopy, and live imaging of biological material. Rodent handling and surgical experience essential.
- Expertise in developing and implementing new imaging modalities and customized software tools for 4D image data analysis (Image J, FluoView, Imaris, Volocity).
- Computational skills in bioinformatics are required (R, MATLAB, Python)
- Strong research interest in neuroimmunology, neurodegeneration, and cell biology
- Experience with genomics
Additional Information:
- Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
- Gladstone is an equal opportunity employer.