Yongsoo Kim lab at Penn State University College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, is looking for a highly motivated postdoc who is willing to embrace new approaches for important questions in neuroscience.
We have multiple current and incoming NIH projects to establish cellular cell type architecture maps of mammalian brains using mice as an animal model. Three main lines of research include 1) the brain-wide mapping of brain cell types including GABAergic neurons, glia, and cerebrovascular network, 2) anatomical and functional investigation of the oxytocin system in the context of social behavior and neurodevelopment, and 3) creating 3D atlases for developing mouse brains. We utilize high-resolution 3D imaging tools (e.g., light sheet fluorescent microscopy) and computational approaches to examine cellular resolution details in the whole mouse brain. Moreover, we use systems neuroscience approaches (e.g., miniscope neural recording, connectivity tracing) to examine circuit specific function in the brain.
We are particularly looking for PhD level scientist with expertise in vascular biology. Expertise in anatomical and functional investigation of the cerebrovasculature is highly desirable. However, candidates with other experimental and/or data skills are welcome to apply. Experience in computer programming (e.g., Matlab, Python), neuroinformatics, and/or advanced microscopy tools is plus, but not required. More details of the lab including publications can be found in the lab web site (https://kimlab.io/). We aim to build a strong research team with complimentary expertise. Furthermore, we have several on-going collaborations with labs across the world that bring different expertise, which provide ample opportunities to publish with leading experts in different field of neuroscience.
Penn State College of Medicine is located in Hershey, PA which is a relatively small town with affordable living expense with easy access to neighboring major cities (e.g., Philadelphia).
Eligible candidates should send a CV including the names of 3 professional references and a brief statement of research and career plan with technical skills.
