Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Research Scientist, Physiology and Biophysics
Classification Title Research Scientist
Department Physiology and Biophysics
Posting Number R230290
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/47057
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.89

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
Are you excited by the prospect of joining a team-first research laboratory focused on identifying neural mechanisms underlying learning, memory, and decision-making in health as well as understanding their dysfunction in disease states? The new laboratory of Prof. Dheeraj Roy in the Physiology and Biophysics Department at UB has an exciting Research Scientist opportunity to pursue these neuroscience directions.

Our group will address these fundamental biological questions using cutting-edge molecular and systems neuroscience techniques, including single-nuclei and spatial transcriptomics, the development of novel reporter tools using CRISPR /Cas9 that permit cell type-specific targeting in live animals, circuit tracing using whole-brain imaging techniques, physiological recordings from live animals using genetically-encoded calcium indicators (i.e., using fiber photometry, single cell-compatible miniscopes), and manipulating individual cell types and their circuits during behavior using optogenetics. While our research will start with basic science questions, the longer-term goal is to apply our knowledge to human disease models with the hope of identifying candidate therapeutic manipulations, either molecular target- or circuit-based, that can be translated to higher species. For more information about our previous publications, please see:

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Jw9PXLcAAAAJ&hl=en.

Ideal candidates will be highly motivated to help establish a systems neuroscience lab in the beautiful Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences building in downtown Buffalo.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, biology or related biomedical disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD with research experience in molecular biology, systems neuroscience, and/or computational approaches for analyzing RNA sequencing data, calcium imaging data, or AI-based behavioral clustering (e.g., deeplabcut).
• The candidate is expected to be proficient in maintaining mouse lines, performing intracortical surgeries followed by implantations for calcium imaging/optogenetics, and have good communication skills.

Physical Demands
Salary Range $65,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
40 hours per week

Campus Downtown Campus
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Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Dheeraj Roy
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Assistant Professor
Contact's Email dsroy@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 646-651-5361

Posting Dates

Posted 12/14/2023
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled

References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents