Postdoctoral Scientist - Gene Therapy/Neuromuscular Disease

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Afrooz Rashnonejad's Lab in North Carolina is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to develop AAV gene therapies for neuromuscular and neurological disorders. You will design experiments, conduct both in vivo and in vitro studies, and collaborate with team members.

Applicants should hold a PhD and have experience in AAV, gene therapy, neuromuscular science, and iPSC-derived 3D organoid models. The position is funded for up to 5 years under an NIH R01 grant.

Qualificações

• PhD in a relevant field is required.
• Experience with AAV and gene therapy is highly preferred.
• Experience with iPSC-derived 3D organoid models is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research under a faculty mentor.
• Assists in the training and supervision of technical staff in performing techniques essential to the research program.
• Records and analyzes data; assists in developing hypotheses for further investigation from results.
• Assists with preparation of scientific papers for publication and presents findings at local and national research forums.
• Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts at NCH or The Ohio State University.
• Works toward research independence, preparing to submit proposals to obtain external funding.

Conhecimentos

AAV

Gene therapy

Neuromuscular science

iPSC organoids

Formação académica

PhD in relevant field

Ferramentas

AAV vectors

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Afrooz Rashnonejad's Lab, funded by a new NIH R01 grant in August of 2026, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented postdoc to join our team focused on developing AAV gene therapies for neuromuscular/neurological disorders. The successful candidate will be able to work independently on multiple projects in a dynamic, highly productive environment. Primary responsibilities include designing experiments, conducting both in vivo and in vitro research, and collaborating with other team members. Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field and possess research experience, particularly in AAV, gene therapy, neuromuscular science, and iPSC-derived 3D organoid models.

This position is anticipated to last 5 years

Job Description Summary:

Conducts research, designs experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings under the mentorship of an established RI principal investigator or Senior Research Scientists. Appointment is a maximum of 7 years in length.

Essential Functions:

• Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
• Assists in the training and supervision of technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program.
• Records and analyzes data generated by the research study. Assists in the development of hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed.
• Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Presents findings at local and national research forums.
• Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University.
• Works toward research independence, preparing to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.

Education Requirement:

• PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science, required.