Miriam B. Goodman

The @wormsenseLab at Stanford University seeks postdoctoral scholars with an interest in the genetics, biophysics, and cell biology of sensation. Experience with in vivo and in vitro live imaging as well as gene-editing techniques in a genetic model organism such as C. elegans is preferred, but not essential. In appointing postdocs, we look for curiosity, excellence in the practice of reproducible research, and the ability to lead and work in teams — learning from and teaching others. You may launch research into the molecular and physical events responsible for touch and its degradation by persistent mechanical stress and chemotherapeutics. The latter project involves a collaboration with Katie Wilkinson (Prof. Biology, SJSU), an expert in rodent proprioception. You may also propose to join NeuroPlant, an interdisciplinary, team-based discovery platform for discovering novel ligand-receptor pairs that modulate nervous system function and for deciphering the neural codes responsible for chemical attraction and repulsion. As a NeuroPlant postdoc, you will be encouraged to select a co-advisor from the project faculty team. The @wormsenseLab believes that interdisciplinary scientists are needed in diverse careers and have helped to launch former postdocs into tenure-track academic positions, research and business development in industry, start-ups, and venture capital firms.