Job Description Summary
The Li Lab at MUSC is seeking highly motivated and creative postdoctoral fellows to join a growing and dynamic research team. Our lab studies how neuron-glia interactions shape brain development, plasticity, and disease, with a focus on oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) and their synaptic communication with neurons. (https://jiaxinglilab.org/)
We combine in vivo imaging, molecular engineering, and systems-level approaches in zebrafish to uncover how neural activity regulates myelination and circuit function. Our work aims to establish neuron-OPC synapses as a fundamental mechanism of brain plasticity. As a new and well-supported lab, this is a unique opportunity to help build a research program from the ground up while driving high-impact discoveries.
We are deeply committed to mentorship and scientific development. In our lab, you will be treated first as a person, then as a scientist. We provide hands-on, individualized, and compassionate mentorship, and support trainees in developing independent research directions and pursuing funding opportunities such as K99/R00 and fellowships. You will gain experience in cutting-edge imaging, molecular tool development, and quantitative analysis. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where all members are treated with dignity regardless of background or identity.
This position offers the opportunity to shape a new and ambitious research program, access state-of-the-art imaging and core facilities at MUSC, and work in a collaborative and supportive environment with strong mentorship and career development. We are looking for scientists who are curious, rigorous, and excited to explore the beauty of neural circuits in vivo. If you are driven to ask fundamental questions and build something new, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send a CV, a cover letter describing your research experience and interests, and contact information for three references.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000984 COM NEURO RES Operations CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Li Lab at MUSC is seeking highly motivated and creative postdoctoral fellows to join a growing and dynamic research team. Our lab studies how neuron-glia interactions shape brain development, plasticity, and disease, with a focus on oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) and their synaptic communication with neurons. ( https://jiaxinglilab.org/ )
We combine in vivo imaging, molecular engineering, and systems-level approaches in zebrafish to uncover how neural activity regulates myelination and circuit function. Our work aims to establish neuron-OPC synapses as a fundamental mechanism of brain plasticity. As a new and well-supported lab, this is a unique opportunity to help build a research program from the ground up while driving high-impact discoveries.
We are deeply committed to mentorship and scientific development. In our lab, you will be treated first as a person, then as a scientist. We provide hands-on, individualized, and compassionate mentorship, and support trainees in developing independent research directions and pursuing funding opportunities such as K99/R00 and fellowships. You will gain experience in cutting-edge imaging, molecular tool development, and quantitative analysis. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where all members are treated with dignity regardless of background or identity.
This position offers the opportunity to shape a new and ambitious research program, access state-of-the-art imaging and core facilities at MUSC, and work in a collaborative and supportive environment with strong mentorship and career development. We are looking for scientists who are curious, rigorous, and excited to explore the beauty of neural circuits in vivo. If…