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Join our team if you are interested in investigating the following questions.

Is there a logic to the functional organization of the nervous system?

Do lineally related neurons (progeny of the same stem cell) function in the same neural circuit?

A stem cell can generate multiple subclasses of neurons, usually set by their birth order. Do distinct neuronal subclasses within a lineage function as modular units within a neural circuit to control different aspects of a specific behavior?

What are molecular players dictating the formation of neural circuits?

The Lacin lab (Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems, School of Science and Engineering at UMKC) is seeking a highly motivated candidate with preferred experience in multi-disciplines (Genetics, Neuroscience, and Molecular Biology) to run projects funded by an RO1 grant.

The candidate will also be encouraged to develop highly impactful projects based on their research interests. At the Lacin lab and UMKC, we will help the candidate’s professional development toward their preferred career.

The hired post-doctoral associate will be expected to :

• Participate in funded research projects and assist the laboratory in obtaining additional funding.
• Designs and conducts experiments using genetic, molecular biology and neuroscience-based approaches to study the neural circuit development in model organism fruit flies.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background and bench experience in molecular biology, genetics, and / or neuroscience.
• Prior experience with Drosophila or other model organisms.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate their findings effectively orally and in writing.
• Programming skills e.g., Python