Biomedical Neuroscience Research Scientist

The Howard University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Howard University is seeking a Biomedical Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Fellow specializing in neuroscience and genomics to join its expanding biomedical research enterprise in Washington, DC. The role designs independent and collaborative projects, emphasizing neuroprotection, neuroinflammation, and genomic regulation to advance health equity.

You will lead and mentor students and fellows, work under PI supervision, and ensure compliance with NIH and federal biosafety standards while

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/DVM in a biomedical field.
• At least 5 years of postdoctoral or equivalent neuroscience research experience.
• Proficiency with rodent models, stereotaxic surgery, microscopy, and molecular biology techniques.
• Strong publication record in high-impact journals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental studies in molecular and cellular neuroscience focusing on neuroprotection, neuroinflammation and genomics.
• Perform advanced rodent stroke surgeries (MCAO; Photothrombotic), tissue collection, IHC, confocal microscopy and image analysis.
• Conduct molecular and biochemical assays to characterize neuronal and metabolic functions.
• Utilize and maintain imaging and spatial profiling systems (confocal, expansion microscopy, nCounter, GeoMx).
• Analyze, interpret and present data at internal seminars and meetings.
• Prepare manuscripts, progress reports, and grant proposals in collaboration with PIs.
• Mentor students, fellows and research trainees in lab methods and ethics.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety, animal care and research integrity policies.

Skills

Stroke model experience

Digital spatial profiling

Bioinformatics analysis

Supervisory/mentoring

Neuroscience & metabolism research

Data analysis

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD/MD/DVM) in Neuroscience/Biochemistry/Physiology/ Molecular Biology or related

Tools

Confocal microscopy

nCounter spatial profiling

GeoMx digital spatial profiling

Job description

The Howard University is seeking a Biomedical Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Fellow specializing in neuroscience and genomics to join its expanding biomedical research enterprise in Washington, DC. The role designs independent and collaborative projects, emphasizing neuroprotection, neuroinflammation, and genomic regulation to advance health equity.

You will lead and mentor students and fellows, work under PI supervision, and ensure compliance with NIH and federal biosafety standards while