job opening for microscopist

[Samuel, Melanie]

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Hello Everyone,

My name is Melanie Samuel, and I’m an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine in the Department of Neuroscience. We have an opening in our group for a microscopist. In particular, we are looking for someone with STORM or other nanoscopic imaging experience but are also happy to train folks with an interest or aptitude in this area.  Details on the position are below, but in brief we focus on solving the mysteries of the brain using cellular, molecular, and genetic approaches to understand how neurons develop, how they form connections, and how defects in these processes induce disease. To accomplish this, we use mouse retina and brain and bring to bear cutting edge approaches including novel high-resolution imaging techniques and computational biology in additional to cellular and molecular analyses. Disease research in the lab includes studies of Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and COVID19.  In addition, I provide a very supportive mentoring environment for trainees, and we value teamwork, diversity, and collaboration. Please feel free to reach out to me with any additional questions or if you’re interested in learning more or discussing rotations. Also, please feel free to visit our lab website: www.samuellab.org<http://www.samuellab.org>.  Please feel free to post and share!

All of my best,
Melanie

@SynapsesInSight


Melanie A. Samuel, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Developmental Biology  | CPRIT Scholar
Department of Neuroscience, Huffington Center on Aging
Baylor College of Medicine, BCM 230 Room N903.04
1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.samuellab.org<http://www.samuellab.org>
[hidden email]<mailto:[hidden email]>


A microscopist position with an emphasis on nanoscopic imaging is available in the lab of Dr. Melanie Samuel at Baylor College of Medicine in the field of neurodevelopment and neural disease.

Our group focuses on synaptic development and translational applications in neural diseases.  We seek to uncover molecules that control neural identity and synaptic partner choice and to understand how disruptions these choices may contribute the disease processes.  We are a dynamic group that offers an engaging work environment.

As a member of the lab you would lead our nanoscopic imaging efforts, design, direct, and conduct research experiments, evaluate and analyze data, develop and validate new protocols, design and conduct proper validation and controls for research, read and evaluate the literature, aid in figure generation and paper writing, and contribute to grant writing.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree in Physics, Genetics, Biology, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience or a related field or have equivalent education and work experience. Well qualified candidates may also have some or all of the following experience: 1) histology expertise; 2) knowledge of confocal and other imaging modalities; 3) experience in tracking of large datasets; 4) interest and ability in people skills, communication, and time management; 5) knowledge of biostatistics; a 6) a sincere interest in or background in neuroscience; and 7) experience with tissue handling and processing.

Come Join our Team!

Applications should be directed to Melanie Samuel at [hidden email]<mailto:[hidden email]>. Please include a cover letter and names of three references.






Melanie A. Samuel, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Developmental Biology  | CPRIT Scholar
Department of Neuroscience, Huffington Center on Aging
Baylor College of Medicine, BCM 230 Room N903.04
1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.samuellab.org<http://www.samuellab.org>
[hidden email]<mailto:[hidden email]>