Job Opportunities

We are are a close-knit team of people who help and support each other.  We are looking for individuals who will be invested in the success of the lab.  If you would like to join us, check out the jobs below !  For general job inquiries:  gregcron@stanford.edu

Senior Research Scientist and Lab Manager
Lee Lab at Stanford University

Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford, California, USA

The Lee Lab at Stanford University is seeking an experienced Senior Research Scientist and Lab Manager to join our team. This role combines scientific responsibilities with operational management to ensure the success of our cutting-edge preclinical systems neuroscience research.

Role Overview

This dual-role position requires an experienced scientist with strong managerial abilities who can support research development while overseeing the day-to-day operations of our lab. The ideal candidate will contribute to our scientific mission while ensuring the lab runs efficiently, compliantly, and productively.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Responsibilities

  • Research Activities: Conduct data acquisition and analysis based on expertise, which may include electrophysiology recordings, functional ultrasound, functional MRI, or other neuroscience methodologies
  • Manuscript Development: Support manuscript editing, submission, review process management, and post-publication activities
  • Grant Management: Coordinate preparation and submission of grant applications, including budget preparation, letters of support, and other documentation
  • Scientific Documentation: Oversee documentation of procedures, protocols, data, code, and collaborations

Lab Management

  • Compliance: Ensure adherence to all university and regulatory requirements, including lab inspections, waste management, animal protocols, and training certifications
  • Resource Management: Oversee equipment maintenance, ordering supplies, processing deliveries, and managing capital equipment
  • Human Resources: Mentor lab members, assist with onboarding/offboarding, manage time-off requests, and coordinate lab events
  • Data Archival: Maintain systems for proper archiving of research data and code
  • Hiring Support: Participate in recruitment and selection of new lab members

Our Research Focus

Our lab investigates circuit mechanisms underlying neurological disorders including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, autism, and epilepsy. We employ cutting-edge methodologies including optogenetic fMRI, mechanogenetic functional ultrasound, and computational modeling of whole brain circuits.

Our Resources

  • State-of-the-art large bore 7T animal MRI system
  • Advanced functional ultrasound system
  • Light sheet microscope
  • In vivo optical imaging, electrophysiology, and photometry tools
  • Dedicated behavioral lab facilities
  • Collaborative team of research scientists

Requirements

  • Education: Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field required; PhD preferred
  • Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in academic research
  • Skills:
    • Strong scientific writing ability for grants and manuscripts
    • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
    • Excellent interpersonal and mentoring abilities
    • Familiarity with neuroscience methodologies and equipment

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Wellness Resources
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience

If interested, please email us your CV.

Post-doctoral Fellow

An amazing place to work

  • Lee lab at Stanford University
  • Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford, California, USA

Exciting Projects

  • From optogenetic fMRI to mechanogenetic functional ultrasound
  • Study of circuit mechanisms underlying neurological disorders including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, autism, epilepsy, empathy circuits, and behavior
  • Investigation of whole brain pathology, immune system, circuit function relations
  • Computational modeling of whole brain circuits, machine learning

Amazing dedicated lab resources

  • State-of-the-art large bore 7T animal MRI system

https://neuroscience.stanford.edu/research/neuroscience-community-labs/neuroscience-preclinical-imaging-laboratory

  • State-of-the-art functional ultrasound system
  • State-of-the-art light sheet microscope with parallel imaging capabilities
  • In vivo optical imaging system – Inscopix microscope
  • In vivo electrophysiology systems
  • In vivo photometry tools
  • Optogenetics tools
  • Dedicated behavioral lab facilities
  • And many more!

A supportive team

  • Amazing full-time administrative associate
  • Experts are here to help: Lab manager, Data scientist, MRI physicist, Wet lab assistant
  • Friendly and helpful colleagues – research scientists, post-docs, graduate students

Requirements

  • Doctorate degree in related scientific field

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Wellness Resources

If interested, please email us your CV.

Scientist

An amazing place to work

  • Lee lab at Stanford University
  • Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford, California, USA

Exciting Projects

  • From optogenetic fMRI to mechanogenetic functional ultrasound
  • Study of circuit mechanisms underlying neurological disorders including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, autism, epilepsy, empathy circuits, and behavior
  • Investigation of whole brain pathology, immune system, circuit function relations
  • Computational modeling of whole brain circuits, machine learning

Amazing dedicated lab resources

  • State-of-the-art large bore 7T animal MRI system

https://neuroscience.stanford.edu/research/neuroscience-community-labs/neuroscience-preclinical-imaging-laboratory

  • State-of-the-art functional ultrasound system
  • State-of-the-art light sheet microscope with parallel imaging capabilities
  • In vivo optical imaging system – Inscopix microscope
  • In vivo electrophysiology systems
  • In vivo photometry tools
  • Optogenetics tools
  • Dedicated behavioral lab facilities
  • And many more!

A supportive team

  • Amazing full-time administrative associate
  • Experts are here to help: Lab manager, Data scientist, MRI physicist, Wet lab assistant
  • Friendly and helpful colleagues – research scientists, post-docs, graduate students

 

Requirements

  • Doctorate degree in related scientific field and two years of relevant work experience

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Wellness Resources

If interested, please email us your CV.

Laboratory Assistant

Does the brain fascinate you? Do you want to fight Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Epilepsy? Are you a team player with precise hands-on lab skills? The Jin Hyung Lee Lab at Stanford University is seeking a talented individual to support rodent neuroscience research projects using cutting edge laboratory techniques. Some of your main duties will include:

  • Assisting with mouse MRI imaging
  • Optogenetic virus injections
  • Mouse brain histology
  • Mouse colony management and genotyping
  • Data analysis (e.g. electrophysiology spike sorting)

 

Requirements

Desired qualifications:

  • Ability to perform precision hands-on lab work with minimum error
  • Good skills in brain histology
  • Prior rodent research lab experience

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related scientific field

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • General understanding of scientific principles. Demonstrated performance to use knowledge and skills when needed.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge of science principals to problem solve work.
  • Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
  • General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.
  • Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
  • Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.

Our lab is interested in understanding how the brain works at the systems level.