Post Doctoral Scholar- Neuroscience

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH, seeks a Post Doctoral Scholar to pursue advanced research in neuroscience focusing on neuromodulation for respiratory motor recovery after spinal cord injury.

The candidate will design and perform independent and collaborative studies under the PI, develop protocols for spinal stimulation and related assays, and contribute to manuscript preparation and grant applications.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree required.
• Significant experience in rodent spinal cord injury models, motor function, histological analyses.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments using spinal stimulation, electrophysiology, and respiratory physiology in preclinical SCI models.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot experimental techniques and protocols; collect, analyze, interpret data and present results.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, reports, and grant applications; present findings at conferences; mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

Rodent spinal cord injury models

Motor function analysis

Histology

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

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The Post Doctoral Scholar will pursue advanced research training within the Department of Neuroscience, with a focus on developing neuromodulation strategies to promote respiratory motor recovery following spinal cord injury (SCI). The successful candidate will conduct independent and collaborative research under the guidance of the principal investigator to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying spinal stimulation-induced changes in motor function and plasticity, with particular emphasis on non-invasive spinal stimulation and respiratory motor circuits. The researcher will independently design and conduct experiments using preclinical models of SCI; develop, optimize, and troubleshoot experimental techniques and protocols related to spinal stimulation, electrophysiology, respiratory physiology, and neurobehavioral assessment; collect, analyze, interpret, and present experimental data; and contribute to the development of new approaches for evaluating neural circuit function and therapeutic efficacy. The researcher will participate in the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, reports, and grant applications; present research findings at local, national, and international scientific conferences, workshops, and seminars; collaborate with investigators across neuroscience, rehabilitation, engineering, and related disciplines; train laboratory personnel in specialized research techniques; and contribute to the supervision and mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students. The position will provide opportunities to develop an independent research program at the intersection of spinal cord injury, neural plasticity, respiratory motor control, and translational neuromodulation.

Minimum Education Required

PhD or equivalent degree required.

Qualifications Required

Significant experience in rodent spinal cord injury models, motor function, histological analyses.

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