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Prof Yao Chen

Saint Louis, MO, USA
Apply by Mar 31, 2022

Application deadline

Mar 31, 2022

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Prof Yao Chen

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Saint Louis, MO, USA

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Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2022

Start Date

Flexible

Education Required

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Experience Level

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Prof Yao Chen

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Saint Louis, MO, USA

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Job Description

Dr. Yao Chen’s Laboratory in the Department of Neuroscience at Washington University School of Medicine is seeking a motivated and curious scientist for a full-time staff scientist position. Our laboratory conducts fundamental research to understand how dynamics of molecular signals contribute to neuromodulator actions and sleep functions. We employ a wide variety of techniques ex vivo and in vivo, including advanced microscopy, electrophysiology, molecular biology, and behavior analysis. The principal investigator is committed to fostering a lab culture that promotes equity, kindness, rigor, and creativity.

The position is responsible for developing and conducting research projects, including experimental design, implementation, data analysis and documentation of experiment results.

Requirements

  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Extensive experience with optical imaging – understanding basic principles
  • able to perform and troubleshoot optical imaging experiments.
  • Programming experience and engineering aptitude is desired.
  • Analytical
  • reasoning and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data and to communicate data in a clear
  • concise manner.
  • Computer literacy
  • including the ability to use a variety of software packages to analyze data.
  • Required Qualifications
  • Master’s degree with four years of experience in research lab operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience equaling nine years.

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