Postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dong Yan (https://mgm.duke.edu/faculty-and-research/primary-faculty/dong-yan-phd). Our laboratory focuses on dissecting molecular mechanisms of neural circuit formation, regulation and degeneration in C. elegans.
We apply classic genetic manipulation combined with live imaging and biochemical approaches to uncover key insights into neural circuit formation in young animals and neural degeneration in old animals. We currently have projects focusing on the following areas: i) RME circuit formation; ii) gap junction dynamics; iii) aging related neurodegeneration .