Postdoctoral Scholar, Physiology and Cell Biology
Core
Investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating gastrointestinal motility, specifically the pacemaker system, Ca²⁺ signaling in interstitial cells of Cajal, and smooth muscle function.
Role type
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Physiology/Cell Biology)
Builds
Independent research projects on GI pacemaker biology and calcium signaling
Domain
Biomedical research, Gastrointestinal physiology, Neuroscience
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ca²⁺ imaging, fluorescence microscopy, electrophysiology, gastrointestinal physiology, neuroscience, molecular and cellular biology, mouse models, image analysis, quantitative data analysis
Preferred skills
Enthusiasm for GI pacemaker biology, innovative approaches to calcium signaling and neuronal regulation
Technologies
Genetically encoded Ca²⁺ indicators, optogenetics, chemogenetics, transgenic mouse models, advanced optical imaging
Responsibilities
Lead independent research projects, collaborate with interdisciplinary team of physiologists and neuroscientists, utilize state-of-the-art approaches to study cellular signaling networks
Seniority
Postdoctoral Fellow (early-career researcher)