Postdoctoral Fellow - Baertsch Lab
Job Description
The Baertsch Lab at the Seattle Children's Research Institute is hiring a motivated post-doctoral scientist to join an expanding research program focused on understanding the cellular and neural network based mechanisms of respiratory control and rhythm generation. Breathing is controlled by multiple brain regions and neuronal subtypes with distinct functional roles. We utilize a combination of electrophysiological, pharmacological, optogenetic, and behavioral approaches in transgenic mice to reveal these distinct functional roles as well as understand how these neurons form complex networks with emergent properties important for the regulation of breathing. Using this multi-level approach, we aim to unravel mechanisms that underlie the highly dynamic, yet robust, nature of breathing under normal conditions, and how these mechanisms can fail or adapt when challenged with e.g. chronic substance abuse, neurodegenerative disease, dysautonomia, and sleep apnea. The Baertsch laboratory is housed in the Seattle Children's Research Institute Center for Integrative Brain Research, a highly collaborative environment for neuroscience research in a state-of-the-art facility.
The most important aspect of this position is curiosity-driven science. The successful applicant will be expected to design, execute, and analyze experiments related to ongoing projects. Experience with electrophysiological recording, transgenic mouse strategies, and/or computational modeling is preferred, but not required. Initiative to learn new methods and to perform work efficiently and carefully are essential.
Responsibilities:
- Design, perform, and analyze experiments to study respiratory control.
- Present data at group meetings and conferences.
- Contribute to writing of publications, create figures for papers and grants.
- Assist with management of mouse colony.
Required Education/Experience:
- Doctorate degree (PhD/DVM/MD) in specialty area from an accredited university training program.
- Experience using basic research techniques of specialty area.
Preferred:
- Previous experience conducting research in the pediatric arena.
- Experience in protocol and manuscript development and in grant writing.
Compensation Range
$65,478.00 - $98,571.00 per year
Salary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information
Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
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