Neuroscience Research Opportunity
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education · Aberdeen, MD · 3 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
About the role
The U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) is offering two Postgraduate/Postdoctoral fellowship opportunities at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Gunpowder, MD.
Responsibilities
- Join a team to collaborate on research projects involving in vivo studies to identify therapeutics against chemical threat agents.
- Engage in the planning and implementation of in vivo pharmacology studies to assess therapeutics against chemical-induced toxicity.
- Cell culture studies
- Ex vivo muscle tension studies (mouse diaphragm preparation)
- Participate in immunohistochemistry and microscopy studies on brain
- Behavioral assays of motor, cognitive and emotional function
- Small animal surgery
- Telemetric physiological assessments of brain, cardiac and motor function
- Prepare and write manuscripts for publications
- Prepare and present scientific findings at conferences
- Obtain experience with grant writing
Requirements
- Completed Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, Toxicology or related field within the last 5 years.
- Experience with in vivo studies in small animals, cell culture and/or ex vivo preparation is preferred.
- Microscopy experience and excellent writing skills preferred.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Qualifications
- Minimum Overall GPA: 3.00
- Veteran Status: Veterans Preference, degree received within the last 120 month(s).
Skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Experience with in vivo studies in small animals
- Experience with cell culture and/or ex vivo preparation
- Microscopy experience
Benefits
- Stipend to be determined by USAMRICD, commensurate with education and experience.
- Health Insurance Supplement
- Relocation Allowance
- Training and Travel Allowance
Pay
Stipend to be determined by USAMRICD, commensurate with education and experience.
Schedule
This appointment is a 12-month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.