Research Fellow - Translational Neuroscience

Full-time, benefits-eligible position at Wake Forest University Health Sciences.

About the role

Designs experiments and conducts translational neuroscience research procedures in collaboration with other team members, with minimal supervision. Develops research ideas and study plans, conducts experiments, and analyzes and prepares data for publication and presentation. Writes experimental protocols, abstracts, and manuscripts for publication, and assists with the preparation of grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs cell preparations and cultures; maintains cell lines, treats, harvests, and analyzes cell cultures and/or suitable animal tissues, including human tissues.
• Performs analyses using biochemical techniques.
• Establishes database management system.
• Produces abstracts and manuscripts for publication and presentation at scientific meetings.
• Assists with preparation of grant applications.
• Assists in the development of new methodology in sample preparation, and analysis of samples for molecular and biochemical analyses.
• Instructs and trains other laboratory employees in the use of the laboratory instruments, equipment, and techniques.
• Coordinates with other researchers.

Physical Requirements

• Involves long periods of sitting or standing and some walking.
• Occasional lifting is necessary.
• Must be able to work with small mammals.

Requirements

• MD, PhD or both in Proteomics, Biochemistry, Biology, or Bioinformatics required.
• 3 years of relevant pre-doctoral research experience required.
• Experience in cell cultures, biochemical techniques such as subcellular fractionation, MudPIT, and Western blot analysis preferred.
• Prior experience in database establishment and scripting languages preferred.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week.
• 8 am–5 pm weekdays; some weekends and/or extended hours.

Pay

Pay range: $30.70 – $46.05 per hour.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.