Postdoctoral Associate in Gastroenterology at Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine. The communication between the gut and the brain has fascinated humans for centuries. But, the cellular underpinnings of this interface have been largely unexplored.
The Bohorquez laboratory at Duke University is dedicated to uncover how the brain knows what the gut feels. The laboratory seeks a daring scientist to join our mission of unveiling the neural circuits transforming gastrointestinal sensing into behaviors. Our laboratory is part of the Departments of Medicine and Neurobiology. We use 3D electron microscopy, viral neurotracing, electrophysiology, functional imaging, and behavioral approaches to study gut-brain neural circuits. The scientist will use optogenetics, electrophysiology, multi-photon microscopy, and novel ex-vivo/in-vivo preparations to understand signal transduction in these neural circuits. The laboratory is supported by a solid network of core research facilities and has established strategic collaborations beyond the Duke campus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in neuroscience, biophysics, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related area
- Experience with in-vitro or ex-vivo tissue preparations for physiology experiments
- Expertise in functional imaging techniques and/or electrophysiology
- Ability to lead a project and collaborate
- Strong quantitative background
Applicants with experience on other sensory systems are especially encouraged to apply.
Please email your CV and statement of research interests to Diego V. Bohorquez, PhD at diego.bohorquez@duke.edu. Interested candidates attending the 2015 SfN meeting in Chicago, IL (Oct 17-19) please contact us soon so a time for an in-person meeting can be arranged. Selected candidates will be asked to arrange for 2 letters of recommendation.