Open Positions

Key words: Molecular Biology, epigenetics, single-cell transcriptomics, transgenic mice, circuit, reward, stress-sensitive cells, early-life stress, corticotropin releasing hormone

NIH funded position(s) available to apply single-cell approaches (transcriptomics, MerFISH, etc) in specific target cell populations (e.g., CRH expressing neurons) for studying mechanisms by which early life experiences / stress promote enduring disruptions of cell, circuit and behavioral functions.

(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bpsgos.2021.12.006 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2020.108511

https://doi.org/10.1002/cne.24676

https://scholar.google.com/scholar?oi=bibs&cluster=18052495624816658950&btnI=1&hl=en

https://doi.org/10.3389/fnbeh.2021.673162

Join a vibrant, collegiate, multidisciplinary and diverse lab in a top-notch university in Southern California; close collaborations with  https://www.faculty.uci.edu/profile.cfm?faculty_id=5884 and  

https://www.faculty.uci.edu/profile.cfm?faculty_id=6444

Required: recent PhD, relevant experience in molecular neuroscience, genomics or epigenetics. Prior experience in (sc)RNA-seq and integrative analysis of (epi)genomics data is helpful.  Successful candidates will have a strong publication record, broad passion for neuroscience and a collegiate approach. The duration of the position is negotiable, with no upper limit.

Please submit a letter of interest, CV and names of three references to:

Tallie Z. Baram, MD, PhD

Danette Shepard Prof. Neurological Sciences

Bren and Distinguished Prof. Pediatrics, Anatomy/Neurobiology, Neurology

Director Conte Center @UCI

Tallie@uci.edu
https://www.faculty.uci.edu/profile.cfm?faculty_id=4479
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https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/baramlab/lab-members/
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