Postdoc or Research Associate

Society for Neuroscience
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Oct 20, 2025
Postdoc or Research Associate Employer Wayne State University School of Medicine Location Detroit, Michigan Salary $52,000/year and above depending on research experience. Closing date Dec 19, 2025 View more categories View less categories Sector Graduate School or University, Medical, Veterinary or Dental School Job Function Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Staff / Technical Director Research Area Neural Excitability, Synapses, & Glia, Sensory Systems Position Type Full Time Level Mid Level Job Details Company Job Details Research Scientist positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Tomomi Ichinose in the Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences (OVAS) at the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. We are seeking to hire highly motivated scientists who are interested in neuroscience and vision research. We examine retinal neural networks, synapses, and physiological outcomes using the mouse retina as a model system. Mainly, we focus on (1) motion detection neural network and (2) ON and OFF neural signaling and light adaptation. The laboratory employs state-of-the-art techniques, including patch-clamp, Ca imaging with two-photon microscopy, multiple electrode array, immunohistochemistry, and AAV gene transfection. The successful candidate should have a B.S., Ph.D., or equivalent in neuroscience, vision research, cell biology, or related fields. Expertise in patch-clamp is preferred but not required. Interested candidates should apply athttps://waynetalent.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/2950?c=waynetalent. Please select "Post-Doctoral Fellow" for position numberreq2950. Please attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. The Wayne State University School of Medicine's Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences ranks 11th in the nation in National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding, including a National Eye Institute (NIH) P30 grant and a Research to Prevent Blindness grant. Our collaborative environment continuously supports motivated young scientists. Laboratory alumni have moved on to their careers to become healthcare professionals, such as neuroscientists, medical doctors, the pharmaceutical field, and computer professionals. Our laboratory website: https://ichinose.med.wayne.edu/, Department:https://anatomy.med.wayne.edu/, Company Wayne State Uversity is a major State University in Michigan located in the heart of the city of Detroit. Wayne State is famous for its top-grade research activity and education.