Research Fellow I

Overview

The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join a collaborative research laboratory focused on neural mechanisms underlying cardiovascular disease, hypertension-associated cognitive dysfunction, neuroinflammation, and the effects of environmental exposures on brain and cardiovascular health. The successful candidate will conduct original research involving the planning, maintenance, and completion of research projects directed toward the discovery of new knowledge, techniques, and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimizing research protocols.
• Designing and conducting complex experiments.
• Collecting and analyzing data and samples.
• Documenting and presenting research findings.
• Contributing intellectually to manuscript preparation.
• Providing technical guidance and training students and research personnel.

Qualifications

PhD degree in content specific area of research. The position requires advanced scientific knowledge, independent judgment, and hands-on experience with specialized research methodologies. Prior experience with techniques such as telemetry-based physiological recordings, stereotaxic injections, molecular and cellular assays, histological techniques, confocal imaging, and complex data analysis is desired. Candidates should be able to work independently while also contributing to interdisciplinary collaborations within a dynamic research environment.

Contract Type

Continuing

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