Cui Lab, Neuroscience and Pharmacology

Project Details
Research projects in our lab aim to uncover the complex brain networks and signaling mechanisms that control metabolic homeostasis and sleep-wake behavior using mouse as a model organism. Students will first learn the state-of-the-art neuroscience techniques, including optogenetics, chemogenetics and in vivo fiber photometry, and then help different research projects led by postdocs and research scientists. Candidates should have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who have Matlab/Python programing skills and engineering background.

Time Commitment
10-15

Start Date
Immediate 

Project Duration 
Ongoing or potential to be a continuous position

Compensation
Volunteer (Optional 0-credit hour course for transcript recognition)
Academic Credit 
Pay

How to Apply
Please send CV or resume and a brief statement of interest to huxing-cui@uiowa.edu.