Post Doc Fellow

New York Medical College; Pretoria; On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Fellow to join their innovative research team. This role offers a unique opportunity to explore the intricate relationship between peripheral neurons and systemic energy homeostasis, contributing to groundbreaking strategies against diabetes and obesity. The successful candidate will lead research projects, mentor students, and engage in collaborative lab activities, all while advancing their scientific career in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are self-driven and passionate about neuroscience and physiology, this position could be your next great adventure in research.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or related field is required.
• Experience in animal physiology and molecular biology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments in diabetes and obesity models.
• Analyze data and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Animal physiology

Molecular biology

Histology

Imaging techniques

Primary cell culture

In vitro techniques

In vivo techniques

Education

PhD in neuroscience

PhD in endocrine physiology

Job description

Overview

NYMC is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy. The position is available in the El Ouaamari laboratory to investigate the role of the peripheral neurons in the regulation of systemic energy homeostasis. Self-driven, creative, resourceful and independent candidates with a PhD in neuroscience and/or endocrine physiology are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will develop a research project focused on understanding how peripheral neurons control glucose and lipid homeostasis with the long-term goal of identifying high-value biological data that can be harnessed to design neuromodulation-based strategies to counter diabetes and/or obesity. The successful candidate will contribute to the training of research assistants and graduate students and actively participate in lab and departmental meetings.

How to apply: Interested candidates should submit a complete CV, a summary of current and future research interests, and the contact information of three references.

Responsibilities

1. Perform in vitro and in vivo experiments in mouse models of diabetes and obesity.
2. Analyze and interpret data.
3. Publish in peer-reviewed journals.
4. Train research assistants and graduate students.
5. Actively participate in lab and departmental scientific meetings.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirement:

• PhD in neuroscience and/or endocrine physiology or related.

Prior Experience:

• The candidate must have prior experience in animal physiology, molecular biology, histology and imaging, and primary cell culture. Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar with in vitro and in vivo techniques for manipulating and monitoring neuronal activity.

Minimum Salary

USD $44,179.20/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $55,224.00/Yr.