Postdoctoral Positions at the Janelia Farm Research Campus

The Janelia Farm Research Campus, a unique, world-class research community near Washington, D.C., is dedicated to understanding the function of neural circuits and developing synergistic imaging technology. Our highly collaborative structure is designed to support interdisciplinary work in small lab groups. We seek candidates who are comfortable with risk and are able to think independently to develop novel approaches. Positions are available in the following labs:

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  Dmitri B. Chklovskii, Ph.D.

  Group Leader

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  RESEARCH FOCUS:

  Projects focus on neuronal circuits, such as high-throughput reconstruction of wiring diagrams and combining structural and physiological data to infer circuit function. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, physics, computer science, or electrical engineering. Most of the work is theoretical or computational and is done in collaboration with several laboratories. More
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  David A. Clayton, Ph.D.

  VP for Research Operations
  and JFRC Laboratory Head

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  RESEARCH FOCUS:

  One position to study mitochondrial-mediated intracellular signaling. Candidates should have a background in neuroscience. More
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  Joshua T. Dudman, Ph.D.

  Fellow

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  RESEARCH FOCUS:

  Two positions to investigate sensorimotor integration and motor learning in the rodent striatum. Our research combines electrophysiological, anatomical, and imaging techniques (both in vitro and in vivo), with the goal of understanding how cellular integrative properties influence behavior. Experience in electrophysiology, computational approaches, and quantitative analysis is preferred. More
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  Alla Y. Karpova, Ph.D.

  Group Leader

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  RESEARCH FOCUS:

  Positions in a gene-expression project in collaboration with Thomas Südhof (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/HHMI). This project will employ multiple approaches to create a set of unique genetic tools for neuroscience. Experience in molecular biology, mouse genetics, or gene-expression studies is preferred.
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  Loren L. Looger, Ph.D.

  Group Leader

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  RESEARCH FOCUS:

  Two positions to engineer protein tools for neuroscience using a variety of techniques. Experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, protein engineering, or imaging is preferred. More
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  Eugene W. Myers, Ph.D

  Group Leader

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  RESEARCH FOCUS:

  Several positions to develop image-analysis techniques, modeling methods, and software for the range of experiments taking place at Janelia Farm. These include projects to build anatomical and developmental "atlases" of the brains of flies and rodents at varying level of resolution, from TEM to light microscopy. Strong skills in at least one of algorithm design, image processing, and software engineering and an exposure to and interest in the biological sciences are preferred. More
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  Michael B. Reiser, Ph.D.

  Fellow

  Bio

  

  RESEARCH FOCUS:

  Two positions in Drosophila neuroscience. 1) Quantitative behavior experiments. Requires a strong background in biology, with a focus on Drosophila genetics, electrophysiology, biological imaging, and/or quantitative behavior. 2) Investigation of the neuronal circuits controlling identified multisensory processing using electrophysiology, molecular-genetic tools, computational approaches, and the design of laboratory instrumentation. Those with a technical background in engineering, physics, or mathematics and a keen interest in neuroscience are especially encouraged to apply. More
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  Lynn M. Riddiford, Ph.D.

  Senior Fellow

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  RESEARCH FOCUS:

  One position to study the growth and development of the Drosophila nervous system using endocrine and molecular approaches. Experience in Drosophila developmental genetics and molecular biology is preferred. More
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  Dmitry Rinberg, Ph.D.

  Fellow

  Bio

  

  RESEARCH FOCUS:

  One position to study olfactory sensory information processing in the awake, behaving mouse by measuring and analyzing electrophysiological signals from genetically identified neurons in the olfactory bulb, conducting psychophysical experiments, and developing new methods for multiunit recordings. Experience in electrophysiology and behavior is preferred. More
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  James W. Truman, Ph.D.

  Group Leader

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  RESEARCH FOCUS:

  Two positions to develop stem-cell-based approaches for analyzing the construction and functioning of behavioral circuits in Drosophila. Experience in insect neurobiology, Drosophila genetics, or live imaging of neurons is preferred. More

How to Apply
Please send your CV to jfrcjobs@janelia.hhmi.org. In the subject line, include the word "Postdoc" and the name of the lab head(s) with whom you wish to work. If you have specific salary requirements, please include them in your e-mail; all information is confidential.

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute is an equal opportunity employer.