Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Postdoctoral Associate to join our NIH-funded research team. At the intersection of neurobiology and cell biology, we utilize a wide array of approaches to address fundamental questions in CNS myelin sheath formation with the aim to better understand and treat neurological diseases.

This position offers the opportunity to lead and drive forward a research project under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator, within a collaborative and intellectually engaging lab environment.

The successful applicant will:

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments related to CNS myelination.
• Collaborate with team members and external partners to advance research goals.
• Present research findings at lab meetings and scientific conferences.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Mentor and support junior researchers in the lab.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and organized lab culture.                                                                                               
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Have a proven ability to work independently and take initiative in a research setting.
• Have excellent communication and organizational skills   

We offer:

• A supportive and collegial lab culture that values mentorship and professional
  development.
• Opportunities to collaborate with experts in related disciplines.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and training in advanced techniques.
• Guidance in grant writing, publishing, and career advancement.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Cell Biology, Neurobiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or similar field
- strong background in biological data analysis, including statistics
- ability to carry out experimentation and troubleshooting independently
- ability to design experiments and adapt techniques as needed to advance research program
- strong record keeping, multi-tasking and organizational skills
- strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to convey complex ideas clearly
- prior experience in preparing and publishing peer-reviewed scientific articles
- experience with standard molecular biology, neurobiology and/or cell biology techniques
- ability to work with rodents

Preferred Qualifications:

-knowledge in neurobiology and/or cell biology
- confidence in learning and/or utilizing coding languages (e.g., R, python)
- demonstrated ability training others in laboratory techniques

-Experience in several of the following methods is strongly preferred:
- primary cell culture, isolation of primary CNS cells, CNS slice cultures, iPSCs,
   and/or 3-D cell culture
- advanced fluorescence microscopy and image analysis
- live time-lapse confocal microscopy
- viral transduction techniques
- photoactivation techniques (e.g., optogenetics)
- rodent surgery

Work Days:

Monday-Friday 

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

Salary Range: 56,008-62,232