Physiology jobs

The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research (CTR) provides a dynamic environment for PhD training in placental biology and reproductive science. Founded in 2007, it brings together over 30 Principal Investigators with a shared interest in the scientific study of the placenta, early development and maternal-fetal interactions during pregnancy. Our PIs are…

PhD project in Corette Wierenga's lab at the Donders Centre for Neuroscience (Faculty of Science), part of the Donders Institute, on how plasticity at multiple synapses is coordinated within dendrites of hippocampal CA1 neurons in brain slices. Using single-cell electrophysiology, two-photon glutamate uncaging at multiple spines, advanced microscopy and…

PhD project in Prof. Karin Roelofs's Affective Neuroscience group, funded by the ERC Advanced Grant HEART2ADAPT, which studies how the body's autonomic stress state shapes approach–avoidance decisions under threat. The project tests causal mechanisms with transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS), including offline TUS and the development of MR-compatible…

Investigate how nudibranch molluscs acquire and retain stinging structures from their prey. The postdoctoral project combines genomics, physiological experiments and fieldwork to study this evolutionary adaptation.

Tenure-stream appointment in Cell and Systems Biology, expected to begin July 1, 2027. Develop independent, externally funded research addressing fundamental systems neurophysiology, alongside teaching and service. Applicants need a PhD in biology or a related discipline and evidence of research and teaching excellence. Annual salary: CAD 125,000–175,000.…

Investigate the energy metabolism and physiology of methane-producing archaea adapted to alkaline environments. The four-year doctoral project contributes to research on the conditions supporting life's emergence.

Investigate how neural circuits support motor learning and skilled movement. The work combines electrophysiology, genetic targeting, circuit manipulation and analysis of behaviour and neural activity.

Support large-scale molecular profiling of neuronal populations and synapses in the Brain Proteome Organization team. Contribute to experimental workflows studying how proteins and their interactions shape synaptic physiology and brain-circuit connectivity.

Investigate new determinants of running performance through laboratory, field and longitudinal training studies. Design and publish experiments, build collaborations and contribute to teaching and student supervision in the Running Performance Group. The full-time doctoral post remains open until a suitable candidate is found, with start by agreement. Apply…

Develop protocols and metrics linking athletes’ training load and recovery. Combine laboratory studies with remotely monitored training, test new measurement approaches, collaborate with sports teams and supervise students. Full-time postdoctoral employment starts with one year and may be renewed up to six years. Applications remain open until a suitable…

Lead multimodal analysis of mammalian neuromodulatory cell types within the Allen Institute Neural Dynamics accelerator. The project integrates single-cell transcriptomics, reconstructed neuronal morphology, input/output connectivity, and in vitro and in vivo physiology to understand how molecular, structural and functional properties define cell types. The…

Investigate how eye movements shape perception with Martina Poletti and Michele Rucci at the University of Rochester. Research spans spatial representations, foveal and peripheral processing, attention, retinal anatomy, emmetropization and myopia. The laboratory combines human psychophysics, controlled retinal stimulation, computational modelling, precise…

Hokto Kazama’s Laboratory for Circuit Mechanisms of Sensory Perception studies how Drosophila neural circuits process sensory information and generate behavior. The part-time researcher will support genetic crosses, experiments and analysis involving anatomy, in-vivo physiology and behavior. Employment begins 1 April 2027, negotiable. The Wako-based…

The Brain-Body Interaction RIKEN ECL Research Team, led by Tomoe Ishikawa and scheduled to be established on 1 December 2026, seeks one or two research scientists or postdoctoral researchers. Research will use mouse models, neurophysiology, biology and immunology to investigate how social behaviour and neural circuits affect responses to pathogen infection.…

Develop theory for neuronal and metabolic activity in brain organoids, including sleep–wake behaviour, in the J. M. Schwarz Theory Group. Research connects physical learning and multiscale mechanics with experimental observations, collaborating with Orly Reiner and Yaakov Nahmias. The role includes student mentoring and an on-campus research presence. The…

Full-time postdoctoral position investigating neuronal swelling, inhibitory physiology and neonatal seizures. Research combines imaging, including two-photon microscopy, with electrophysiology, in vivo and in vitro experiments and rodent surgery. The role sits within pediatric neurology and includes analysis, presentations and scientific writing.…

Investigate basal ganglia mechanisms of learning and adaptive behaviour in Jeff Wickens’s Neurobiology Research Unit, focusing on dopamine and acetylcholine dynamics in the rodent striatum. The work combines two-photon imaging, fibre photometry and behavioural tasks in virtual reality or operant boxes, with analysis and manuscript preparation. This…

The Laboratory of Exercise and Health seeks a bioinformatician to lead single-cell and spatial genomics analysis of human and mouse skeletal muscle. Research examines communication between vascular endothelial populations and neighbouring cells, including its disruption in disease. Responsibilities include cell-type annotation, integration of transcriptomic…

The Gonzalez Lab at UCSF is recruiting a research technician for interdisciplinary work on vocal communication, social behavior, sleep, and neural dynamics. The role combines bird behavior, high-density electrophysiology, optical imaging, closed-loop stimulation, custom instrument development, and Python or MATLAB analysis, with later opportunities to…

Li Ye's laboratory at Scripps Research is recruiting a research technician to study the nervous system and somatic tissues as an integrated network, with emphasis on energetics in normal physiology and disease. The role supports mouse behavioral assays, live brain imaging, surgery, histology, and general laboratory operations.

Michael Brainard's neuroscience group at UCSF is recruiting research technicians to investigate how experience shapes neural circuits and learned behavior. The role combines songbird behavior, neurophysiology, molecular approaches, histology, data analysis, and laboratory-colony support, with opportunities for direct research involvement and mentorship.

The Sarvestani Lab at Cornell University is recruiting a postdoctoral scientist in systems neuroscience to study how visual and motor systems across the brain and body support perception and embodied cognition. Projects use cross-species behavioral experiments, multiphoton microscopy, electrophysiology, motion capture, and wireless sensors in tree shrews…

A postdoctoral opportunity in Elisa Zhang's laboratory at UC Davis studying uterine, placental, and pregnancy biology with stable research support, cross-disciplinary facilities, publication opportunities, and tailored mentorship.