Post-Doctoral Associate - Zhang Lab 1

About the role

The Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research Zhang Lab is seeking 2 Postdoctoral Research Associates. The research in the laboratory of Dr. Hui Zhang focuses on elucidation of mechanisms underlying Parkinson's disease at the molecular, cellular and circuit level.

Responsibilities

• Participate in full-time research program as agreed upon with PI.
• Conceptualize, design, implement and troubleshoot research protocols; adapt new procedures and develop new approaches and methods as appropriate.
• Maintain clear and timely records.
• Collect, prepare and analyze research data; maintain computer database of research data; contribute to project design and group meetings.
• Tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences, for manuscript preparation and grant submission; use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
• Contribute to research meetings and progress reports for founders and collaborators.
• Reading and researching literature, manuscript preparation of research findings.
• Aid in grant writing.
• Serve as supervisor to coordinate group research efforts, participate in training of students, visiting researchers and volunteer workers as needed.

Requirements

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification:

• Experience in neurodegenerative disease research.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies:
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

  Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field.

  Skills

  • Ability to independently design and execute experiments.
  • Data analysis and interpretation.
  • Effective communication of results.

  Benefits

  Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)? Yes.

  Pay

  Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2025

  Schedule

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