Neuroscience Postdoc: Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Virginia Commonwealth University; Virginia; On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in Richmond, VA, invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research position in the Neurosurgery department. The project investigates cellular, molecular, and physiological mechanisms of neurological injuries, with collaboration among neuroscientists and clinicians.

Duties include conducting assays, preparing models, data analyses, presenting at meetings, drafting manuscripts, and assisting in lab operations; strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in neuroscience, pharmacology and toxicology, or related disciplines.
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology, protein biochemistry and traumatic brain injury is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to train and supervise students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cellular, molecular, and physiological assays to understand neurological injury pathology and identify treatment pathways.
• Prepare experimental models and specimens; assist in bioanalyses and interpretation of neuroimaging and behavioral data.
• Participate in experimental protocols and data analysis.
• Present research at local and national/international meetings and draft manuscripts.
• Participate in lab meetings and maintain inventory, equipment, and safety.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

PhD or equivalent in neuroscience, pharmacology and toxicology, or related disciplines

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in Richmond, VA, invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research position in the Neurosurgery department. The project investigates cellular, molecular, and physiological mechanisms of neurological injuries, with collaboration among neuroscientists and clinicians.

Duties include conducting assays, preparing models, data analyses, presenting at meetings, drafting manuscripts, and assisting in lab operations; strong emphasis on