Postdoctoral Fellow - Pharmacology

Federallabs; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Nugent Lab within the Pharmacology Department in Bethesda, MD.

The fellow will initiate and carry out research in a focused line of inquiry, and manage manuscript development as part of a collaborative team. Ideal candidates are recent graduates eager to lead cutting-edge experiments, contribute to study design, and mentor junior lab members while upholding high

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral Fellow role focusing on neuroscience research.
• Prior neuroscience experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and carry out research projects in collaboration with a research team.
• Pursue a focused line of inquiry and develop manuscripts.
• Lead cutting-edge experiments and contribute to project design.
• Mentor junior lab members while upholding high scientific standards.

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow is responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with a research team. Pursuits research along a focused line of inquiry and has a manuscript in development.

This position will be in support of The Nugent Lab in the Pharmacology Department. The Nugent Lab investigates the neural circuit mechanisms underlying mood disorders using mouse models of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to lead cutting-edge experiments, contribute intellectually to project design, and mentor junior lab members while maintaining high-level research standards. While prior neuroscience experience is advantageous, an eager, rigorous approach to research is paramount.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.