Research Associate - SOD Neural & Pain Sciences (180989)

University of Maryland School of Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore is seeking a Research Associate to join Dr. Ohannes Melemedjian’s lab. The role involves experimental design, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and presenting findings at scientific meetings.

PhD in neuroscience or related field with 5+ years postdoc; expertise in rodent pain models, DRG culture, metabolic assays, and RNA sequencing. Strong publication record and ability to mentor staff and assist in grant writing.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, biochemistry, or related field required.
• 5+ years postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in rodent pain models and DRG culture.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
• Write papers and present at scientific meetings.
• Contribute to grant development and writing, teaching limited to CRC courses (≤10%).

Skills

Rodent pain models

DRG culture

Metabolic assays

RNA sequencing analysis

Grant writing

Experimental design

Mentoring staff

Scientific manuscript preparation

Education

PhD in neuroscience or biochemistry

Job description

Research Associate - SOD Neural & Pain Sciences (180989)

Responsibilities

Research Associate Job Description

This position contributes to research in Dr. Ohannes Melemedjian’s lab by participating in experimental design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation, as well as writing papers and presenting at scientific meetings. Contributes to grant development and writing, teaching, including CRC or other related courses with no more than 10% effort related to teaching.

Qualifications

PhD in neuroscience, biochemistry, or related field with 5+ years postdoctoral experience. Expertise in rodent pain models, DRG culture, metabolic assays, and RNA sequencing analysis. Strong first-author publication record; able to design experiments independently, mentor staff, and contribute to grant writing.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 578
• Job Category Faculty
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 650 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD, 21201, US