About the role
Position Summary
A postdoctoral position is available in the Crandall Laboratory at Michigan State University. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to investigate how Tsc1/2 deficiency affects cortical circuit function and behavior in a mouse model of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. This is an NIH-funded postdoctoral fellow position. The Crandall lab uses a variety of approaches to study the normal functions of neurons, synapses, and circuits in the mammalian brain, as well as the mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders. For this position, we are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in electrophysiological approaches, preferably in in vitro brain preparations. However, all enthusiastic, curious, and ambitious candidates are encouraged to apply. The position will also provide an opportunity to train in complementary methods, including in vivo electrophysiology, 2P imaging, molecular techniques, and behavioral approaches. The successful candidate(s) will have a Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related field and a track record of productivity.
The Crandall Lab is in the Department of Physiology at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Our group is also part of the Neuroscience Program, a multidisciplinary program of approximately 60 faculty members seeking fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system. For more information, please visit https://srcrandall.wixsite.com/research
Salary will follow NIH guidelines for postdoctoral associates. This is an off-date position funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal and satisfactory performance. The duties to be performed by this position require in-person presence in East Lansing, MI, and they are not compatible with remote work.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Neuroscience or Related Field
Minimum Requirements
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related field.
Desired Qualifications
Applicants should have experience with electrophysiology. However, all enthusiastic, curious, and ambitious candidates with a doctoral degree are encouraged to apply.
Required Application Materials
Current C.V., contact information for three references, and a brief description of past research accomplishments, research interests, and career goals.
Special Instructions
The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, complete the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities contact form here: https://www.rcpd.msu.edu/form/contact.
Review of Applications Begins On
07/29/2026
Summary of Health Risks
Employees may work with or near human and/or animal blood and/or tissues; live animals; bio-hazardous chemicals and materials; viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens; radioactive materials; medical waste; and sharp implements.
Website
https://physiology.natsci.msu.edu/
Department Statement
The discipline of physiology is uniquely positioned among the biomedical sciences to span the gulf between exploring the most fundamental aspects of biology and the most practical and applied problems of human and animal health. Faculty in the Physiology Department at Michigan State University work to understand how the vast array of molecular and cellular events successfully integrate to define the phenomenon of human existence.
The Physiology Department Mission:
- Identify factors and molecules that promote health and disease.
- Understand mechanisms of disease progression.
- Improve overall human and animal health through identification of novel therapeutic targets and treatments.
- Train future scientists in state of the art physiology concepts & approaches.
MSU Statement
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