The Zeiger lab at UCLA is interested in the basic and translational mechanisms of circuit dysfunction in neurologic disorders. We use in vivo multi-photon and macroscopic imaging techniques, along with custom-built behavior assays, to study the function of cortical circuits and individual neurons in mouse models of neurological disease. We are searching for a highly motivated, creative, and interested individual to join a world-class community of neuroscientists at UCLA.
The post-doctoral scholar will join a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional team project (led by Dr. Aparna Bhaduri, UCLA) funded by the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine to understand how peripheral metabolism influences neuronal development, neurovascular coupling, and neuropsychiatric disease. The post-doc will specifically work in Dr. Zeiger’s lab performing stem cell organoid xenotransplantation experiments coupled with multi-modal in vivo imaging of neuronal structure and function.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Execute an independent research project focused on the role of peripheral metabolism in regulating neuronal development and neuropsychiatric disease
- Collaborate with other scientific team members at UCLA, UCSF, and UCSC
- Mentor undergraduate student researchers
- Analyze and interpret data
- Prepare figures and draft manuscripts
- Present research at local, regional, and national meetings
- Apply for fellowship awards
Required Qualifications
- MD or PhD in neuroscience, biology or similar discipline
- Ability to work in a collaborative, team science environment
- Established track record demonstrating ability to complete projects
- Experience working with rodents
- Competency with fluorescence microscopy
- Excellent scientific communication skills
- Willingness to learn and ability to function independently
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced experience with microscopy, particularly in vivo imaging, multi-photon imaging, or calcium imaging
- Competency with MATLAB, Python or other programming languages
- Some computational neuroscience and/or image processing experience
- Experience with rodent behavioral studies and/or surgical procedures (craniotomies, stereotaxic injections)
- At least one first-author publication
For more information, please visit zeigerlab.dgsom.ucla.edu or e-mail wzeiger@mednet.ucla.edu