Tau Neurodegeneration Research Associate (Postdoc)

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University invites applications for a Research Associate (post-doctoral) in the Translational Neuroscience Lab at the Grand Rapids Research Center. The role focuses on tau protein biology and developing novel therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases, involving rodent models, cell culture, and gene therapy approaches.

The successful candidate will design and execute experiments, analyze data, and contribute to manuscript preparation, with opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in neuroscience, molecular biology, or related field.
• Experience with basic research techniques in neuroscience or molecular biology.
• Strong data analysis and ability to publish high-quality research.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and develop research projects on tau biology and gene therapies.
• Work with rodent models, cell cultures, and various in vitro techniques.
• Lead data collection/analysis and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Rodent handling

Microscopy

Gene analysis

Statistics

Education

Doctorate in Neuroscience or Molecular Biology

Tools

Western blotting

DNA cloning

Immunostaining

ddPCR/qRT-PCR

Job description

Michigan State University invites applications for a Research Associate (post-doctoral) in the Translational Neuroscience Lab at the Grand Rapids Research Center. The role focuses on tau protein biology and developing novel therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases, involving rodent models, cell culture, and gene therapy approaches.

The successful candidate will design and execute experiments, analyze data, and contribute to manuscript preparation, with opportunities for career progression