Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Overview:

Join the dynamic research community at the University of California, Berkeley, as a Postdoctoral Scholar in Neuroscience, working in the laboratory of Prof. Chunlei Liu. The scholar will conduct research in cell modulation using magnetogenetic techniques, with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease. The scholar will investigate magnetogenetic techniques for wireless, non-invasive, and on-demand control of genetically targeted neurons and astrocytes.More information about the lab can be found at:

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments using magnetogenetics to selectively control neurons and astrocytes in Alzheimer’s disease models, in vitro and in vivo .
• Perform in vivo two-photon imaging, electrophysiology, and behavioral tests to study neural circuit activity and pathology.
• Lead data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation using computational tools.
• Present research findings at lab meetings, conferences, and in peer-reviewed publications.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to mentoring junior researchers.

Required Expertise (using mouse models):

• In vivo two-photon imaging.
• Electrophysiology (patch-clamp, cultured neurons, brain slice preparations).
• Neurosurgical techniques, including viral vector injections and cranial window implantation.
• Behavior experiments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Molecular biology: design/engineering of constructs and viral vectors for cellular targeting.
• Immunohistology: tissue processing and histological preparations for cellular/molecular analysis.
• Data analysis: proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar platforms, with strong statistical analysis skills.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: .

To apply, please submit:

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Research statement (optional)

Contact information of three references (Letters of reference may be requested of finalists)

Contact info:

Prof. Chunlei Liu, [email protected]

Dr. Miriam Hernández-Morales, [email protected]