Job Description
The Sorrells lab is a highly collaborative, friendly, supportive, and dynamic environment in the Department of Genetics.
We are looking for a postgrad to study mosquito neural circuits and behavior. We are interested in understanding what neurons in the mosquito brain control attraction to humans and feeding on their blood as well as how this behavior evolved. As part of this work we are developing genetic techniques to control specific populations of neurons and test their function. Please see www.sorrellslab.org for more information about our research and values.
Training: We use optogenetics, CRISPR-Cas9, transgenics, machine-learning based behavior analysis, imaging, and genomics to understand mosquito behavior and evolution. The post-graduate trainee will develop skills in these techniques as well as data presentation, visualization, and scientific writing.
Mentoring: Mentorship is a priority in the lab, and trainees will have frequent formal and informal meetings with Trevor and will also work closely with graduate students and post-docs in the lab. Each trainee will have a professional development plan tailored to their career goals.
Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in biological sciences is strongly preferred. Prior experience in neurobiology, molecular biology, or vector biology is desired but not necessary. Most applicants will pursue a PhD after their post-graduate experience. Start date is June 2025. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who can commit ~24 months.
Interested applicants should apply submitting CV with contact information, along with the names, email and telephone number of two contact referees.
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
