Research Associate- Neurological Surgery

About the Role

The Department of Neurological Surgery seeks a Research Associate to contribute to the planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a translational biological/health science laboratory investigating nervous system involvement in metabolic health and disease, including peripheral neuropathy.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and implementing study goals and objectives.
• Design and conduct complex laboratory experiments, and perform advanced molecular, cellular, or other specialized techniques.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret research data.
• Assist in the development and refinement of methodologies, experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical approaches.
• Establish appropriate controls, criteria, and research standards.
• Critically review relevant scientific literature.
• Support the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations for national and international conferences.
• Contribute to project documentation.
• Assist the principal investigator in preparing grant proposals to secure new or renewal extramural funding.
• Coordinate laboratory activities and work assignments for postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and staff.
• Oversee routine maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to advance the research mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3 years of relevant experience required with associate’s degree, or 1 year of relevant experience required with bachelor’s degree.

Additional Information

Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.