MIT Postdoc/Research-Scientist position in brain stimulation and recording in-vivo in mice
We will also consider tech/experienced grad student.
Submit application at MIT website
Responsibilities
· Characterize and validate the devices in cultured neurons
· Inject or implant the devices in mouse brain or peripheral nervous system (PNS)
· Characterize and validate the devices in-vivo in mice
· Perform brain stimulation and/or recording
· Demonstrate application in case of neurodegenerative diseases
Qualifications
Required:
· PhD in bioengineering, neuroscience, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical/ electrical/electronics engineering, physics, or relevant field
· Experience with mouse surgery, stereotactic injections and implanting electrodes
· Experience in stimulation and/or recording from mice brain
· Experience in validation of stimulation and/or recording
· Experience with cultured cells
Preferred:
· Experience with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases
· Experience with stem cells, 3D cultures and organoids
· Experience with tumor models
· Experience with isolation and preparation of primary cultured neurons
· Experience with recording or stimulation in PNS
· Experience with testing animal behavior
For details visit: https://web.mit.edu/deblina-sarkar/brainstimulationandrecording.html
Thank you,
Deblina Sarkar, PhD
Assistant Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
AT&T Career Development Chair Professor at MIT Media Arts and Sciences
Founder and Director of Nano-Cybernetic Biotrek Research Lab.
