Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dravid Lab

About the role

The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty.

Responsibilities

• Research
• Conducts research into their field of expertise.
• Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise.
• Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite.
• Analyzes research data and summarizes results.
• Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.

• Mentoring
• May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.

• Presentations
• Prepares presentation materials on research topic that may be presented to small and/or large groups.
• Participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.

• Publishations
• Compiles reports for publication and funded or future grant applications.
• Publishes research findings in peer reviewed journals.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required Education: Appropriate PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related areas.
• Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in electrophysiology, neural circuit analysis, molecular biology, imaging, or biochemistry techniques.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written skills, Presentation skills, Analytical skills, Attention to detail.