The St-Pierre lab at Baylor College of Medicine is hiring a Research Associate to support development of genetically encoded voltage indicators (GEVIs) and optogenetic silencers for monitoring brain activity. Duties include culturing mammalian cells, preparing brain slices and dissociated neurons, running combined electrophysiology and optical imaging experiments, maintaining the electrophysiology rig, analyzing data, and training other lab members.
A Master's degree in a basic science plus three years of relevant experience is the minimum requirement, with hands-on electrophysiology in brain slices/dissociated neurons and rat cortical/hippocampal dissection skills required; a doctoral degree and imaging (1P/2P) experience are preferred. The posting is explicit that the role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Closing date is October 13, 2026.
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