Postdoctoral Fellow - Neuroscience

Responsibilities

• Affirms in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research and/or development.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories to potential inventions and products.
• Performs specialized laboratory research utilizing experimental protocols which involves specialized procedures.
• Collates and handles samples and keeps detailed records of experiments.
• Aids in the preparation of data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in journals.
• Might perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Neuroscience or a related scientific field is required.
• Minimum of 0-2 years of experience required.
• The candidate should have a strong background in neuroscience and neurodegeneration and interest in traumatic brain injury in support of funded projects at the DoW/USU Brain Tissue Repository.
• Ability to design experiments, analyze and interpret data, and write up results.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry and quantitative analysis.
• Experience with bright field and confocal microscopy is required.
• Experience in electron microscopy is appreciated.
• Statistical analysis using R and/or GraphPad Prism.
• Experience in QuPath, Python and/or MATLAB and overall coding experience is preferred for quantitative analyses.
• Knowledge of appropriate scientific area; ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background investigation.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $52,800 - $60,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable.