Postdoc Scientist: Redox Biology for Perinatal Brain Injury

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vasquez-Vivar Lab in the Department of Biophysics at the Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team focused on fetal brain injury and the mechanisms of acquired motor disorders in children.

The position offers opportunities to lead projects using redox biology, biochemistry, and preclinical models in a collaborative, well-resourced environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or candidate within 3 months of start date.
• Preferred PhD in Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Cell Biology or Molecular Biology.
• Hands-on protein analysis, stem cell culture, and microscopy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in vitro transcription, qPCR, and protein sequencing analysis.
• Express, purify, and characterize mammalian recombinant enzymes.
• Conduct biochemical assays to study loss or gain of function in cells expressing mutant proteins.
• Isolate cells, perform cell culture, and conduct microscopy/immunofluorescence assays.
• Analyze data, contribute to manuscript preparation, and assist with grant proposals.

Skills

Biology

qPCR

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Education

Ph.D. or PhD candidate

Neuroscience / Biochemistry / Cell Biology / Molecular Biology

Tools

Enzyme assays

Microscopy

Docking analysis

Job description

The Vasquez-Vivar Lab in the Department of Biophysics at the Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team focused on fetal brain injury and the mechanisms of acquired motor disorders in children.

The position offers opportunities to lead projects using redox biology, biochemistry, and preclinical models in a collaborative, well-resourced environment.