Research Intern, Gulati Lab at Cedars-Sinai · 127 S…

Summary: Cedars-Sinai is offering an internship in the Gulati Lab focused on systems neuroscience and rodent behavioral analysis. The role provides hands-on experience in experimental workflows, training in various techniques, and opportunities to develop technical and analytical skills. Responsibilities: - Receive comprehensive training in rodent handling, behavioral task shaping and training, and neurophysiological recording procedures - Learn post-euthanasia perfusion methods and brain tissue processing, including slicing, mounting, and imaging, to assess stroke injury and verify neural probe placement - Apply machine learning-based methods for automated kinematic analysis of rodent reaching behavior, including pose estimation and extraction of movement features - Learn introductory spike sorting workflows for processing extracellular neurophysiological data and linking neural activity to behavior - Conduct quantitative analyses of motor behavior in the context of stroke recovery - Perform spike sorting to extract and evaluate neural firing patterns - Utilize imaging methods to measure stroke volume and confirm probe placement - Support ongoing experimental studies with both wet lab and computational skills Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field - Strong interest in systems neuroscience and animal research - Basic familiarity with programming concepts, preferably in Python - Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills - Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team - Willingness to work with rodents and follow all animal care and use protocols - Must be 18 years of age or older - Must have a HS Diploma or GED - Must reside in the greater Los Angeles area or surrounding cities while conducting all activities related to the intern or visitor appointment - INTERNS: Those participating for academic credit must receive academic credit for the duration of the internship - VISITORS: Must be receiving funding from an eligible sponsoring institution (employer, educator, funder, etc.) Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience with animal handling or in a wet lab environment - Experience with data analysis, machine learning, or computational modeling - Familiarity with neurophysiology or behavioral analysis techniques Required Skills: Systems neuroscience, Machine learning, Neurophysiology techniques Important Skills: Python, Data analysis Nice-to-Have Skills: Animal handling