Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-30035-396

Salary: $74,692

Department: Neuroscience

Physical work location: Icahn Medical Institute, 1425 Madison Avenue, New York, 10029 NY

Name PI or Supervisor: Richard Drexler, MD, PhD, richard.drexler@mssm.edu, 650 285 8483,

Web link to Lab: https://www.drexlerlab.org

Web link to Department: https://labs.neuroscience.mssm.edu

Administrative Contact: jubrainy.camilo@mssm.edu

Details of Research Project:

The Drexler Lab investigates interactions between brain cancer cells and neuronal activity, which will be the primary focus of this research project. We will examine how cancer cells affect distant brain regions and how these changes translate into altered behavior. In addition, the project will explore the roles of different cell types in mediating interactions between neurons and brain tumors.

Technical Duties:

The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead an independent research project on brain cancer-neuron circuit interactions. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Performing in vitro and in vivo tumor model experiments.

• Conducting rodent stereotactic and survival surgeries.

• Using viral vectors for optogenetic manipulation.

• Performing fiber photometry and Neuropixels recordings.

• Analyzing multimodal datasets.

• Preparing manuscripts, presentations, and grant materials.

• Mentoring junior lab members and collaborating across teams.

• Maintaining compliance with IACUC, biosafety, and institutional requirements.

Educational and other Requirements for the position: PhD, MD, or MD/PhD

Experience Required: None.

Goals/Outcomes of the Research Project: Deciphering the mechanisms of neuronal activity-driven brain cancer growth.

SPOC-UAW Local 4100 at Icahn School of Medicine (Post Docs), 867 - Neurosciences - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine