A postdoctoral associate position is available in the VA-funded laboratory of Dr. Yun-Beom Choi at Neurology Service, VA New Jersey Health Care System/Veterans BioMedical Research Institute, which is affiliated with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ. We are seeking a highly motivated research scientist to join our laboratory, which carries out disease-oriented basic and translational neuroscience using animal models. Our laboratory focuses on understanding synaptic dysfunction in neurodegenerative disorders, including dementia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and chronic traumatic brain injury. We utilize multiple approaches, including mouse behavioral tests, electrophysiology, cellular imaging, transcriptomics, molecular biology, and biochemical techniques.

Qualifications
• M.D. or Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field.
• Must be a US citizen to work at the federal facility.
• Strong foundation and publication record in neuroscience.
• A candidate with expertise in brain slice electrophysiology or advanced cellular imaging technique is preferred.