The Chen Lab at the Brain and Mind Research Institute, University of Ottawa is seeking candidates for two postdoctoral positions in molecular/system neuroscience.
The Chen lab specializes in combining chronic in vivo imaging (two-photon microscopy, fiber photometry, GRIN lens imaging) with genetic and molecular approaches to dissect how cell type- and projection-specific plasticity orchestrate long-lasting structural and functional reorganization of the brain’s circuitry in normal and disease brains (Yin et al., Nature Neuroscience 2021; Lee et al., eLife 2022; Yang et al., Neuron 2022).
https://www.schenlabuottawa.com/
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a project that identifies the roles of specialized gene expression programs in distinct excitatory and inhibitory neuron subtypes during motor learning.
- Utilize in vivo imaging techniques to monitor neural activity in cortical and/or subcortical regions
- Analyze data from molecular, genetic, and behavioral experiments.
- Collaborate with lab members and interdisciplinary teams within uOttawa’s growing neuroscience community.
Qualifications:
- PhD in neuroscience or a related field.
- Experience with molecular biology, RNAseq, and mouse behavior
- Experience with coding is an asset (e.g., Python, MATLAB).
- A strong track record with neuroscience research in peer-reviewed journals.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Contact information:
Simon Chen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Canada Research Chair Tier II
Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
University of Ottawa
451 Smyth Road Rm 3224
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1H 8M5
schen2@uottawa.ca
613-562-5800 ext. 2407
Posting end date: 2026-09-01
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