Postdoctoral fellow position in the Kim Lab at the Center for Neuroscience, UC Davis
We are hiring postdoctoral scholars (or assistant project scientists, commensurate with experience) who have a background in either protein engineering or proteomics/biochemistry. Our lab develops molecular technologies that can be applied to study neural circuits that are implicated in neuropsychiatric disorders. Postdoctoral scholars would have the opportunity to gain valuable cross-training in neuroscience, including applying novel molecular technologies in vivo to tag and molecularly profile neurons activated during behavioral stimuli or by drugs of abuse/psychedelics. Postdoctoral scholars in the lab carry a large degree of independence and creative freedom in designing and executing their own projects. Below are general guidelines based on funded projects.
Protein Engineering Position: The candidate will work on projects developing high-throughput screening assays to engineer new activity-dependent labeling enzymes and transcriptional reporters. The candidate will have the option to validate and apply these tools in mice through collaborations/cross-training with other lab members, alongside other approaches such as calcium imaging, optogenetics, single-cell RNA sequencing, or proteomics.
Proteomics/Biochemistry Position: The candidate will work on projects developing and applying novel activity-dependent proximity labeling enzymes for proteomic analysis of specific neuronal populations activated in vivo under different behavioral conditions. The candidate will have the option to integrate proteomics data with other types of molecular assays including single-cell RNA sequencing or spatial transcriptomics.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Protein Engineering Candidate:
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Doctoral degree in bio/chemical engineering, chemical biology, or related fields.
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Previous experience with high-throughput protein engineering assays (or computational design).
Proteomics/Biochemistry Candidate:
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Doctoral degree in biochemistry, chemistry, biology, or related fields.
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Previous experience with protein enrichment, LC-MS/MS, and analysis of proteomics datasets.
For either position, no prior mouse experience is necessary (we can teach you if you want!)
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates can apply here: https://forms.gle/Khrru4E1oRDUavZc8, or can directly e-mail application materials to tinakim@ucdavis.edu. Be prepared to upload:
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A short cover letter (including contact info for 1-2 references)
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Your CV
FOR MORE INFORMATION
E-mail Tina (tinakim@ucdavis.edu), and visit our website (tinakimlab.org).
ABOUT THE DAVIS/SACRAMENTO AREA
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Most people live either in Davis (easy biking to campus/the Center), or in Sacramento (20 min drive).
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Sacramento international airport is nearby, and housing in the area is among the most affordable in CA.
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We are conveniently located to enjoy many awesome activities within a 1-2 hr drive/train ride. There are nearby lakes/rivers to kayak & wakesurf; Pacifica has an amazing beach for surfing; Lake Tahoe has world-class climbing and skiing; and Oakland/SF is an easy evening trip if you enjoy cities.
fioravantelab.ucdavis.edu
A postdoctoral position is available for research in the laboratory of Dr. Diasynou Fioravante in the Center for Neuroscience at the University of California, Davis. The position is fully funded for 3+ years. The research is supported by a NIH R01 grant focused on cerebellar neural circuits and mechanisms for motivated and affective behavior. Our project will utilize optophysiology, calcium and dopamine imaging, Patch-Seq and single-cell sequencing to define functional properties and cell types in limbic circuits and determine their contribution to learned behavior. As part of the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience, the fellow will work in a highly collaborative environment that involves research connecting molecular to systems levels, in mouse, with implications for the human condition. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a neuroscience-related field.
Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in the following techniques:
Interested applicants should e-mail a CV and brief cover letter with contact information for 3 references to Diasynou Fioravante (dfioravante@ucdavis.edu).
A Postdoctoral Scholar position is available in the laboratory of Dr. John Gray in the Center for Neuroscience at the University of California, Davis.
Our laboratory is interested in the regulation of synaptic development and plasticity in the mammalian brain using a combination of molecular, biochemical and electrophysiological approaches. This position, available immediately, will focus on the molecular mechanisms involved in the regulation of synaptic NMDA receptors and how these processes modulate synapse development and plasticity. It is expected that the project will contribute to our understanding of the synaptic basis of neuropsychiatric disorders while focusing on the discovery of fundamental neurobiological principles.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a neuroscience-related field and preference will be given to applicants who have experience in slice electrophysiology. The fellow will benefit from the outstanding collaborative environment in the Center for Neuroscience at UC Davis. Salary is commensurate with the current NIH scale with benefits.
Interested applicants should e-mail a CV and brief cover letter with contact information for three references to John A. Gray, MD PhD (john.gray@ucdavis.edu).
UC Davis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.