Postdoc in Genetics and Neurobiology of

**Postdoc in Genetics and Neurobiology of Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Khoshkhoo Lab**:

- Employer- Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School- Location- Boston, Massachusetts (US)- Salary- $70,000 minimum and adjustable based on research experience- Closing date- 2 May 2024- Discipline
Biomedicine, Health Science, Life Science
Job Type
Postdoctoral
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Fixed term
Qualification
PhD
Sector
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The laboratory of Dr. Sattar Khoshkhoo in the Department of Neurology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellows with a passion for studying the genetic and neurobiological mechanisms of neuropsychiatric diseases including epilepsy. The positions offer a mínimal annual salary of $70,000 and are adjustable based on research experience.
- PhD and/or MD in genetics/genomics, molecular biology, neuroscience, proteomics/biochemistry, or other related fields.
- Demonstrated expertise in one or several of the following areas:

- Human genetics including the experimental and analytical aspects of next generation sequencing.
- Single cell genomics and/or spatial biology.
- _In vivo _neurophysiology and functional imaging including calcium/voltage imaging.
- Gene editing including high-throughput CRISPR screens, prime/base editing.
- Proficiency in basic molecular biology including cloning, cell culture, immunostaining, and microscopy.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, and familiarity with one or multiple programming languages including R/python/MATLAB.
- Track record of first-author original research papers.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, is one of the top ranked hospitals in the United States for many years, and widely regarded as a premier research institution. The Khoshkhoo lab is located in the Longwood Medical area of Boston, adjacent to the Harvard Medical School campus and Boston Children’s Hospital, which facilitates easy and frequent collaboration with many world-renowned institutions in the greater Boston area, including Harvard, MIT, and the Broad Institute. Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School are fully committed to promoting equity and diversity, and fostering a workforce that represents a broad spectrum of backgrounds and perspectives.