Neuroscience & Genomics Research Scientist

Hastings Center, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Howard University seeks a Biomedical Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Fellow specializing in neuroscience and genomic regulation to advance health equity through cutting-edge research. You will design independent and collaborative projects focused on neuroprotection, neuroinflammation, and genomics, with hands-on experience in rodent stroke models and advanced imaging.

You will mentor students, contribute to manuscripts and grants, and ensure compliance with biosafety and ethics.

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Physiology, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
• Strong publication record in high-impact journals.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental studies in molecular and cellular neuroscience.
• Perform rodent stroke surgeries and tissue collection.
• Conduct IHC, confocal imaging, and image analysis.
• Apply DNA/RNA/protein assays to characterize neuronal functions.
• Mentor students and trainees in lab methods and ethics.
• Prepare manuscripts, progress reports, and grant proposals.

Skills

Neuroscience research

Genomics

Bioinformatics

Data analysis

Mentoring

Experimental design

Rodent stroke models

Imaging methods

Education

Doctoral degree in Neuroscience/biomedical field

Tools

nCounter

GeoMx DSP

Confocal microscopy

Job description

Howard University seeks a Biomedical Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Fellow specializing in neuroscience and genomic regulation to advance health equity through cutting-edge research. You will design independent and collaborative projects focused on neuroprotection, neuroinflammation, and genomics, with hands-on experience in rodent stroke models and advanced imaging.

You will mentor students, contribute to manuscripts and grants, and ensure compliance with biosafety and ethics.