Lead Neuroscience Research Scientist – Alcohol & Brain

Myana; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston invites applications for a staff scientist in the Mulholland lab within the Neuroscience Department. The role focuses on leading research into how alcohol affects brain function and behavior, using a range of electrophysiology and imaging techniques in rodent models.

Ideal candidates have advanced biological science training and a track record in neuroscience research, with strong organizational and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years post-doctoral research experience.
• Experience with rodent behavior is essential.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with PI input.

Responsibilities

• Lead behavioral studies and train lab staff; mouse surgeries and colony maintenance.
• Perform molecular biology, cloning, qRT-PCR and protein analyses.
• Maintain lab quality, safety and inventory with others.
• Dissect tissue and process ex vivo samples for analyses.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts and progress reports; present data.

Skills

Rodent behavior

Neuroscience research

Data analysis

Laboratory organization

Scientific communication

Education

PhD, MD or equivalent

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

qRT-PCR

Immunofluorescence

Flow cytometry

Immunohistochemistry

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston invites applications for a staff scientist in the Mulholland lab within the Neuroscience Department. The role focuses on leading research into how alcohol affects brain function and behavior, using a range of electrophysiology and imaging techniques in rodent models.

Ideal candidates have advanced biological science training and a track record in neuroscience research, with strong organizational and collaborative skills.