Job Description

Nemours is seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow to join our team in Wilmington, DE.

The Iffland Lab at Nemours seeks a highly motivated and creative Post Doctoral Fellow to conduct research for both internally and externally funded projects related to genetic forms of epilepsy. This position will be under the Department of Neurology. The position will have primary reporting to Dr Iffland. A PhD in neuroscience, cellular and molecular biology, or similar terminal degree in biomedical science areas is required. Experience with cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and rodent surgery is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in epilepsy and/or rare neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) research

Primary functions include:

• Independently performs a range of experiments under the direction of the PI.
• Immunohistochemistry, Western assays, and other molecular/cellular biology techniques.
• Animal handling and survival surgeries on both mouse pups and adult mice.
• Rodent In Vivo Electrophysiology.
• Cell culture techniques on both mouse and human cells (lines and primary)
• Performs clinical and non-clinical research data analysis.
• Statistical analysis.
• Microscopy skills including confocal microscopy and live-cell imaging.
• Maintains organized and detailed handwritten and computerized records of work performed.
• May be required to perform experiments during certain weekends or after hours based scientific necessity.
• Strong writing, oral presentation, and scientific reasoning skills are required.

Miscellaneous responsibilities and qualities:

• Excellent team player, lab citizen, and scientific professional.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues within, and outside of, Nemours Children’s Health.
• Ability to work with, share research with, and learn from individuals living with epilepsy and rare neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Strong desire to regularly publish peer-reviewed manuscripts, apply for grants, and present data at conferences

Qualifications:

• Ph.D in the field of neuroscience, cellular and molecular biology, or similar biomedical sciences doctorate is preferred. Candidates who do not yet have a doctorate, but will be completing their degree soon, are also encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience in epilepsy or experience with rare neurodevelopmental disorders research preferred.

The applicant should include a detailed CV. In addition, a 1-page statement of original writing summarizing current scientific interests, reasons for applying to a position in the Iffland Lab, and a discussion of why they are interested in epilepsy/rare NDD research should be included. Please also provide contact information for three professional references.

This position is contingent upon funding.

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

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