Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurology

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field. Scientific research experience.

Job Description

The postdoctoral fellow will conduct, report and present research in his/her field of study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position, and is not expected to be a permanent position. Entry level postdoctoral research fellow designs, conducts research actives independently and contributes to advancing laboratory research projects. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs independently in vivo experiments including intrathecal injections and behavioral analyses. May supervise junior staff. Plans, directs and coordinates complex research experiments following general technical procedures. Works with Principal Investigator to formulate research plans, coordinates project activities and establishes appropriate reporting procedures. Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects. Makes modifications to research procedures in collaboration with the Principal Investigator. Confers with Principal Investigator regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and/or interpretation of final data. Contributes to write animal protocols Performs related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in basic science or equivalent and a PhD in Neuroscience with documented experience with intrathecal injections and animal behavior. SKILLS: Animal Science/Care Surgery Biological Assays Quantitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis Data Analysis Data Collection Scientific Writing Experience Standard office equipment SALARY: Commensurate with experience. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments

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