University of Pittsburgh·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The associate will conduct research on hearing loss and tinnitus mechanisms using in vivo neural monitoring techniques in mice. They will also be responsible for data interpretation, figure creation, and manuscript submission.
The Department of Otolaryngology is seeking multiple full-time postdoctoral associates.
The postdoctoral associates will be responsible for performing research with the Tzounopoulos Laboratory under the direction of Dr.
Thanos Tzounopoulos studying the mechanisms of hearing loss and tinnitus.
Namely, to study the organization and function of auditory cortical systems in awake behaving mice with tinnitus and hearing loss.
The responsibilities will primarily involve in vivo neural monitoring techniques (one/two-photon calcium imaging, electrophysiology etc) and data analysis.
In addition, they will have significant involvement in data interpretation and subsequent figure and manuscript preparation/submission, as well as contributing to the overall culture of the Laboratory.
Job Qualifications The candidates must have a Ph.D., MD, or equivalent degree in a science-related field.
Experience in a laboratory is preferred.
Interested applicants should apply through the Talent Center at https://www.join.pitt.edu, using Requisition #26003409.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D., MD, or an equivalent degree in a science-related field. Previous laboratory experience is preferred.
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