MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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