%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute/Department of Neuroscience at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the Opportunity%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe Latifi Lab at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (West Virginia University) is seeking for a highly motivated and experienced postdoctoral fellow with a strong background in in vivo two-photon (2P) imaging and quantitative data analysis. The candidate must have hands-on experience in both experimental execution and analytical pipelines and be able to contribute immediately to ongoing projects.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWe strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. 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Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Wellness programs%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat You%27ll Do%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Design, execute, and optimize in vivo 2P imaging experiments%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Perform surgical preparations and imaging acquisition in rodent models%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Develop and implement data analysis pipelines%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Integrate imaging data with behavioral and multimodal datasets, including clinical data%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Contribute to experimental design, data interpretation, and troubleshooting across projects%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Prepare figures, manuscripts, and presentations for publications and grants%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams and contribute to overall lab operations%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E %3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute/Department of Neuroscience at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the Opportunity%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe Latifi Lab at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (West Virginia University) is seeking for a highly motivated and experienced postdoctoral fellow with a strong background in in vivo two-photon (2P) imaging and quantitative data analysis. The candidate must have hands-on experience in both experimental execution and analytical pipelines and be able to contribute immediately to ongoing projects.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWe strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including%5C:%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;37.5-hour work week%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;13 paid holidays (%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://talentandculture.wvu.edu/benefits-and-compensation/holiday-schedule%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3Estaff holiday calendar%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E)%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://talentandculture.wvu.edu/benefits-and-compensation/time-off/ee-leave%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3Eemployee leave%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E)%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. 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Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Wellness programs%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat You%27ll Do%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Design, execute, and optimize in vivo 2P imaging experiments%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Perform surgical preparations and imaging acquisition in rodent models%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Develop and implement data analysis pipelines%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Integrate imaging data with behavioral and multimodal datasets, including clinical data%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Contribute to experimental design, data interpretation, and troubleshooting across projects%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Prepare figures, manuscripts, and presentations for publications and grants%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams and contribute to overall lab operations%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong expertise in data analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB; signal processing, time-series analysis, or machine learning)
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with in vivo 2P calcium imaging (imaging acquisition, troubleshooting)
- Proven ability to independently design, execute, and analyze experiments
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with network-level analysis, graph theory, or AI/ML approaches
- Familiarity with rodent models (e.g., stroke, TBI) and behavioral assays
- Experience integrating multimodal datasets
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong expertise in data analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB; signal processing, time-series analysis, or machine learning)
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with in vivo 2P calcium imaging (imaging acquisition, troubleshooting)
- Proven ability to independently design, execute, and analyze experiments
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with network-level analysis, graph theory, or AI/ML approaches
- Familiarity with rodent models (e.g., stroke, TBI) and behavioral assays
- Experience integrating multimodal datasets
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West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.
