Postdoctoral Associate – Systems Neuroscience of Energy Balance and Obesity

The O’Connell Lab at The Jackson Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in systems neuroscience of obesity and energy balance. We are interested in the role of gene – environment interactions in determining individual risk for obesity and related comorbidities, including age-related neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. The lab uses interdisciplinary approaches including Patch-seq for multimodal characterization of functional, morphological, and gene expression changes in single neurons. Projects may also employ in vivo Ca2+ imaging using fiber photometry, optogenetics, and chemogenetics in genetically diverse mouse models.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be able to plan, execute, and analyze an independent research project. Preference given to self-motivated and career-oriented individuals.

Qualifications

- Ph.D. in biomedical sciences (e.g., neuroscience, physiology, neurogenetics)

- Track record of productivity evidenced by first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals

- Excellent writing and communication skills

- Experience with scientific programming languages such as R, Python, or Matlab is recommended but not required.

- Experience with mouse models of neurological disease and the analysis of mouse neurobehavioral assays preferred.

How to apply: Interested candidates should submit (1) a cover letter describing past research accomplishments, research interests, and career goals, (2) a current CV, and (3) the contact information of three references.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to apply for competitive foundation and federal training fellowships and will have the opportunity to develop collaborative projects with other centers at JAX, including the JAX Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias and the Center for Addiction Biology.

The Jackson Laboratory (http://www.jax.org) in Bar Harbor, Maine, USA, is recognized internationally for its excellence in research (e.g. The Nathan Shock Aging Center, MODEL-AD, and the Center for Systems Neurogenetics), unparalleled mouse resources, outstanding training environment characterized by scientific collaboration, and exceptional core services - all within a spectacular setting adjacent to Acadia National Park. Translational research collaborations in genomics-based, personalized medicine are fostered through our JAX Genomic Medicine campus in Farmington, CT. In addition to lab-based training, JAX has developed a unique program for trainees to expand their professional skills in science communication, entrepreneurship, teaching, mentoring and laboratory management to best prepare postdocs for future career opportunities.

Years of Postdoc Experience
Year 0 - 1 $65,589
Year 1 - 2 $67,318
Year 2 - 3 $69,095
Year 3 - 4 $70,521
Year 4 - 5 $72,877
Year 5 - 6 $75,569

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California),Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visitwww.jax.org​​​​​​​.

EEO Statement:

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