Postdoctoral Associate
Florida International University
About the Role
The Rowan Laboratory within the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at Florida International University (FIU)/Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) is seeking a full-time, non-tenure Postdoctoral Associate. The lab focuses on understanding why specific neurons and circuits fail in neurological disease, with a primary focus on inhibitory interneurons.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead independent projects within the lab's research themes, from design through publication.
- Contribute to grant proposals and apply for independent fellowships.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience, cell/molecular biology, bioengineering, or a related field.
- First-author publication record demonstrating independent research.
- Experience with one or more of: patch-clamp electrophysiology; proteomics or single-cell/spatial omics; two-photon imaging; AAV vector delivery; computational analysis of large datasets; or equivalent.
- Clear written and oral communication.
- A collaborative approach.
About FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
FIU is a Top 50, preeminent public research university. HWCOM is a national leader in integrating community-based medical education and clinical care, dedicated to training socially accountable physicians, scientists, and health professionals. HWCOM is an academic and clinical affiliate of Baptist Health-South Florida and Nicklaus Children's Hospitals. Dr. Rowan directs HWCOM's Advanced Neurotechnology Innovation Initiative, providing access to state-of-the-art imaging and omics infrastructure.