"POST DOCTORAL FELLOW - Sleep Neurobiology - Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems, UMKC"

Hiring Department

University of Missouri-Kansas City
School of Science and Engineering
Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems
The laboratory of Dr. Stephanie Dissel - Sleep neurobiology

UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education

For more information about the School of Science and Engineering, visit: https://sse.umkc.edu/

Job Description

The laboratory of Dr. Stephane Dissel in the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is looking to recruit a postdoctoral fellow to join our team. We have recently identified two new sleep-promoting neurons located in the fly equivalent of the spinal cord, the ventral nerve cord (VNC) (https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3002012).

The successful candidate will be involved with further characterization of these VNC-SP (for VNC Sleep-Promoting) neurons on a NIH funded grant. In particular, the successful candidate will employ a variety of techniques, including Drosophila genetics, behavioral assays, confocal microscopy, live-brain imaging and neural circuits mapping and manipulation, to identify the molecular mechanisms used by VNC-SP neurons to regulate sleep as well as their presynaptic inputs and postsynaptic partners.

Previous experience with Drosophila genetics and neurobiology, confocal microscopy, and live-brain imaging is desirable, but not essential. The successful candidate will be organized and communicate effectively. They will be expected to take a leading role in this research project, regularly present their progress, publish their findings, and participate in conferences. Salary is commensurate with experience.

This is a 12-month, full-time, benefit-eligible unranked academic position.

Qualifications

A PhD or equivalent in biology, neurobiology, neuroscience, or genetics or a related field.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Application Materials

All applicants should submit a single PDF file containing a cover letter detailing previous experience and motivation, a curriculum vitae/resume and contact information for three references that can describe your relevant experience.

Please direct all inquiries and correspondence to Stephane Dissel (dissels@umkc.edu) or Mary Flores (FloresM@umkc.edu), School of Science and Engineering, University of Missouri-Kansas City.

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

Application Deadline

Applications will be considered as received, and the position will remain open until filled.