Job Information
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill Senior Research Scientist in NC-Chapel-Hill, United States
Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Vacancy ID: NF0008276
Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000
Position Summary/Description:
The Young laboratory is focused on building the framework of molecular principles for accurate sound information encoding and how they contribute to auditory deficits. To do so, the laboratory uses multiple approaches: viral vector technology, patch clamp electrophysiology, biophysics, and fluorescent and electron microscopy approaches.
Fundamental to hearing and critical to survival and communication is the ability to accurately identify and interpret sound information received by the ears/ To transform sound information into a neural code, synaptic connections in auditory brainstem neurons reliably and accurately transmit signals between neurons at sub-millisecond timescales. How the molecular machinery in auditory brainstem synapses enables these neurons to perform computations at some of the fastest speeds in the central nervous system remains a mystery. Our major research goal is to define the molecular principles underlying accurate sound information processing and explore how dysregulation contributes to hearing impairments that impact the quality of life.
This position is a senior role in the laboratory. The position is responsible for running an individual research project and assisting in other research projects in the laboratory. The position is responsible for performing patch-clamp electrophysiology, microscopy, and small animal surgeries. The position will also include development and testing of novel genetic approaches in the auditory brainstem. This position will provide leadership within the lab as follows: (a) patch-clamp electrophysiology and microscopy techniques (b) assist with training in electrophysiology techniques © get results that will result in grants (d) lead in interactions with our collaborators (e) read literature (f)help to write papers (g) present results at meetings. This position will plan, design, and perform complex experiments, keep detailed records of processes, collaborate with staff in and outside of the center, and develop new methods to support the overall goal of the Gene Therapy Center. With a senior role in the lab, this position will guide and consultant for other staff members working on smaller initiatives, being a standard for the ab to ensure its success.
Education and Experience:
Background in patch-clamp electrophysiology, neuroscience, synaptic physiology and multiple publications, with at least one first author publication from post-doctoral training.
Candidates with an experience and expertise with either hearing sciences, or auditory behavior tasks, or synaptic or ion channel physiology are preferred.
Experience and expertise in sample preparation, histology, immunohistochemistry is ideal.
Essential Skills:
Individual must be an excellent communicator and diligent record keeper.
AA/EEO Statement:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.