Post Doctoral Fellow- Research

About the role

Nemours is seeking a Post‑Doctoral Fellow to join the Iffland Lab in Wilmington, DE, within the Department of Neurology. The fellow will conduct research on genetic forms of epilepsy for both internally and externally funded projects, reporting primarily to Dr. Iffland.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform a range of experiments under the direction of the PI.
• Conduct immunohistochemistry, Western blot assays, and other molecular/cellular biology techniques.
• Handle animals and perform survival surgeries on mouse pups and adult mice.
• Execute rodent in vivo electrophysiology experiments.
• Apply cell‑culture techniques to both mouse and human cells (cell lines and primary cultures).
• Perform clinical and non‑clinical research data analysis.
• Conduct statistical analysis of experimental results.
• Utilize microscopy skills, including confocal microscopy and live‑cell imaging.
• Maintain organized, detailed handwritten and computerized records of work performed.
• May be required to work weekends or after hours when scientifically necessary.
• Demonstrate strong writing, oral presentation, and scientific reasoning abilities.
• Serve as an excellent team player, lab citizen, and scientific professional.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues within and outside of Nemours Children’s Health.
• Engage with individuals living with epilepsy and rare neurodevelopmental disorders to share and learn from research.
• Commit to regularly publishing peer‑reviewed manuscripts, applying for grants, and presenting data at conferences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in neuroscience, cellular and molecular biology, or a similar biomedical science field (candidates completing their doctorate soon are also encouraged to apply).
• Prior experience in epilepsy research or rare neurodevelopmental disorder research is preferred.
• Must submit a detailed CV, a one‑page statement of scientific interests and reasons for applying to the Iffland Lab, and contact information for three professional references.
• Position is contingent upon funding.

Skills

• Cell‑culture techniques (mouse and human cells).
• Molecular biology methods (immunohistochemistry, Western blotting).
• Rodent surgery and survival procedures.
• In vivo electrophysiology.
• Confocal microscopy and live‑cell imaging.
• Data analysis and statistical evaluation.

About Us

Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year across six states. It operates two freestanding children’s hospitals in Delaware and Florida, a network of over 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices, and more than 40 hospital partnerships. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and the Alfred I. duPont Trust, the $1.7 B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children’s health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Nemours embraces a Whole Child Health approach, prioritizing prevention, culturally relevant care, and reducing health disparities while fostering an inclusive environment where patients, families, and associates feel supported and valued.