Neural Regeneration Scientist - Spatial Genomics Imaging

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contribute to cutting-edge projects

Opportunities for collaboration

Mentoring and training environment

Job summary

Vanderbilt University is seeking a Staff Scientist in Neural Regeneration to drive research in spinal cord injury. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. and have a strong background in regenerative biology, neuroscience, and advanced imaging techniques.

The role involves leading independent projects, mentoring trainees, and contributing to significant publications, while collaborating across departments to shape the future of the research program.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in neuroscience or related discipline is required.
• Strong publication record demonstrating scientific productivity is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead independent research projects.
• Establish and optimize experimental and computational technologies.
• Train postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research staff.
• Analyze complex datasets and contribute to publications.
• Assist with grant preparation and development of research directions.
• Build collaborations across Vanderbilt and with external investigators.
• Help shape the scientific vision of the laboratory.

Skills

Regenerative biology

Neuroscience

Spatial or single-cell transcriptomics

Molecular biology

Microscopy and image analysis

CRISPR genome engineering

Zebrafish and/or mouse models

Bioinformatics and computational analysis (R/Python)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Mentoring skills

Education

Ph.D. in neuroscience, cell biology, or related field

Job description

Vanderbilt University is seeking a Staff Scientist in Neural Regeneration to drive research in spinal cord injury. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. and have a strong background in regenerative biology, neuroscience, and advanced imaging techniques.

The role involves leading independent projects, mentoring trainees, and contributing to significant publications, while collaborating across departments to shape the future of the research program.