Research Fellow, Translational Neuroscience je biotech

full-time

Pay Range

Doctoral degree with significant wet lab experience conducted in a relevant discipline such as biochemistry neuroscience metabolism or physiology.

US citizen/permanent residents only

General Work Description

Conduct and complete funded neuroscience research projects including the design execution and analysis of experiments related to neurological function and disease (e.g. neurodegeneration/synucleinopathy brain injury) using molecular cellular biochemical behavioral and neuropathology approaches in mouse models and cell culture. Direct and significant experience in rodent behavioral assessment neuropathology transgenic mouse colony management molecular biology (including western blotting immunoprecipitation proteomics) lipid biology and lipid metabolism and/or combination therein are top priority. Manage and oversee multiple research projects from planning through implementation evaluation and reporting while monitoring scientific progress and daily laboratory operations. Collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator collaborating labs external faculty and interdisciplinary research teams to support basic and translational studies including protocol development and neurological and metabolic data interpretation. Perform and oversee animal-based research including rodent handling surgeries health monitoring tissue collection and adherence to approved IACUC protocols as well as implementation of study protocols and regulatory compliance. Conduct advanced data analysis which may include metabolomics proteomics and pathological analyses. Prepare manuscripts research reports conference presentations and preliminary data for publications and future grant applications. As required present findings at seminars national meetings and scientific conferences. Assist the Principal Investigator with grant and regulatory submissions (NIH FDA) participate in programmatic funding initiatives and provide scientific recommendations influencing study design and completion. Mentor and coordinate with laboratory personnel (graduate students and lab technicians) to ensure data quality proper data organization and effective presentation of research outcomes.

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