Post-Doctoral Associate - Zhang Lab 1

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking two Postdoctoral Research Associates in the Zhang Lab of the Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research to study Parkinson’s disease mechanisms at molecular, cellular and circuit levels. Motivated applicants with a Ph.D.

in Neuroscience or related field are encouraged to apply; the successful candidates will design and execute experiments independently. They will analyze data, prepare figures for conferences and manuscripts, and contribute to grant

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field required.
• Experience in neurodegenerative disease research preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Participate in full-time research program as agreed upon with PI.
• Conceptualize, design, implement and troubleshoot research protocols.
• Maintain clear and timely records of research activities.
• Collect, analyze and present research data; support manuscripts and grants.
• Contribute to meetings and training of students, staff and visitors.
• Assist in grant writing and project coordination.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Independent research design

Experiment execution

Statistical software

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field

Job description

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Position Summary

The Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research Zhang Lab is seeking 2 Postdoctoral Research Associates. The research in the laboratory of Dr. Hui Zhang focuses on elucidation of mechanisms underlying Parkinson’s disease at the molecular, cellular and circuit level. Motivated applicants with a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field are encouraged to apply. The successful candidates will be responsible for independent design and execution of experiments as well as data analysis, interpretation and communication of results.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in full-time research program as agreed upon with PI.
• Conceptualize, design, implement and troubleshoot research protocols; adapt new procedures and develop new approaches and methods as appropriate.
• Maintain clear and timely records.
• Collect, prepare and analyze research data; maintain computer database of research data; contribute to project design and group meetings. Tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences, for manuscript preparation and grant submission; use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
• Contribute to research meetings and progress reports for founders and collaborators.
• Reading and researching literature, manuscript preparation of research findings. Assist in grant writing.
• Supervise other personnel to coordinate group research efforts, participate in training of students, visiting researchers and volunteer workers as needed. 100%

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

Experience in neurodegenerative disease research.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Recruitment Contact Name

Hui Zhang

Recruitment Contact Email

[e-mail]