Neuroscience Postdoc: Microglia & Brain Injury Research

The Howard University; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement & training

Career advancement paths

Job summary

Howard University seeks a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher in the Laboratory of Dr. Sayan Nandi, collaborating with Dr. Heinbockel and Dr.

Ford, focusing on neuroinflammation in brain injury. The role involves microglial studies, genetic mouse models, and multidisciplinary approaches to understand recovery after neural injury. The candidate will engage in experimental design, data analysis, and dissemination of results, with mentoring responsibilities and opportunities for career development in

Qualifications

• PhD required in a related field (neuroscience, biology).
• Experience with rodent surgery, histology, and imaging is expected.
• Strong data analysis and scientific writing skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rodent surgical, histological, and imaging experiments.
• Collaborate with PIs and department colleagues on project goals.
• Prepare reports, manuscripts, and grant-related documents.
• Mentor graduate students and postdocs in the lab.
• Present research findings at meetings and seminars.

Skills

Rodent surgical techniques

Histology & imaging

Data analysis & statistics

Scientific communication

Mentoring/teaching

Grant writing

Ethics in research

Education

PhD in neuroscience/biology

Tools

Spatial transcriptomics

Epigenetics techniques

Histology equipment

Job description

Howard University seeks a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher in the Laboratory of Dr. Sayan Nandi, collaborating with Dr. Heinbockel and Dr.

Ford, focusing on neuroinflammation in brain injury. The role involves microglial studies, genetic mouse models, and multidisciplinary approaches to understand recovery after neural injury. The candidate will engage in experimental design, data analysis, and dissemination of results, with mentoring responsibilities and opportunities for career development in