Available Positions

POST-DOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

We are recruiting for a post-doctoral position, available immediately. We are seeking post-doctoral researchers interested in the following projects:

In vivo functional analyses of neurodevelopmental disorder risk genes at the behavioral, brain structural, and activity levels in zebrafish
Developing novel multi-omics platforms in zebrafish, including spatial transcriptomics
In vivo imaging of neural circuit deficits in zebrafish
Pharmaco-behavioral profiling to identify pharmacological candidates

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, genetics, or a related field. Preference will be given to those with prior experience with zebrafish neurobiology or animal models of neuropsychiatric disorders. Candidates should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and collaborative.

To apply:

Please send an email with your CV, contact information for 3 references, and a brief statement describing your research interests as a single PDF to Dr. Ellen Hoffman (ellen.hoffman@yale.edu) using the subject line: Postdoctoral applicant: Your name.

POST-GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

A post-graduate research associate position is available at the Hoffman Lab, Child Study Center and Department of Neuroscience, Yale University, New Haven, CT USA, available immediately.

Responsibilities:

Conduct research, working with the principal investigator to plan, design, and perform experiments.
Perform high-throughput behavioral experiments and drug screens to identify abnormal behaviors in zebrafish mutants of autism risk genes.
General lab maintenance, including organizing databases, placing orders, maintaining stock solutions.
Assist in maintenance of zebrafish facility. Breed and genotype zebrafish to maintain genetic lines.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, or a related field.
Previous experience in basic science research.
Demonstrated record of academic achievement.
Enthusiastic, highly motivated, excellent organizational skills.

To apply: Candidates should send the following to Dr. Ellen Hoffman

(ellen.hoffman@yale.edu):

1. A cover letter describing interest in the position.

2. CV.

3. Unofficial transcript.

4. Two letters of recommendation.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE / LAB MANAGER

The Hoffman Laboratory at Yale University is recruiting for a full-time research associate/lab manager position, available immediately.

Responsibilities:

Maintenance of zebrafish facility. Breed and genotype zebrafish to maintain genetic lines.
General lab maintenance, including organizing databases, placing orders, maintaining stock solutions.
Experimental duties include molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, and in situ hybridization.
Conduct research, working with the principal investigator to plan, design, and perform experiments.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant scientific discipline and 2 years of experience.

2. Proficiency in molecular biology techniques.

3. Experience with microscopy and animal models is preferred.

4. Enthusiastic, highly motivated, excellent organizational skills.

To apply:

Please send an email with your CV, contact information for 3 references, and cover letter to: Dr. Ellen Hoffman (ellen.hoffman@yale.edu) using the subject line: Research Associate applicant: Your name.

Graduate students, medical students, and undergraduates interested in doing a rotation in the lab should email ellen.hoffman@yale.edu.