Postdoctoral Fellow positions are available to investigate molecular regulation of stem cells and neurodevelopment.  Using genetic mouse models, nonhuman primate models, and human pluripotent stem cell (iPSCs, ESCs, CRISPR/Cas9 gene edited) models, together with a combination of molecular, cellular, genetics, and imaging methods, my laboratory investigates transcriptional and post-transcriptional mechanisms control the neural differentiation and neuronal development (more details are available on our lab website https://zhao-lab.com/publications/).

The postdoctoral fellows will work on several exciting projects and some projects involve multi-laboratory collaborations. One perspective postdoctoral fellow will lead projects employing state of art Patch-Seq, single cell genomics, and integrative computation methods to identify the genes and gene network driving neuronal development and brain diseases. Strong background in neuroscience and/or bioinformatics is needed. The ideal candidates should be experienced in either electrophysiology (patch clamp recording and data processing of mammalian cells or brain slices) or next generation sequencing data analysis. A second perspective postdoctoral fellow will lead project using mouse genetics and in vivo models therefore experience in rodent surgery and behavioral testing is needed.

In addition to leading research projects, the person will receive trainings that are critical for future science jobs, including grant/fellowship application and student supervision. If interested, please email your cover letter stating career goals, CV, contact information of at least 3 references, and electronic (PDF) files of representative first-authored publications to Dr. Zhao: xinyu.zhao(AT)wisc(DOT)edu