Post Doc Fellow, Gao Lab, College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neurobiology

The Post Doc Fellow, Gao Lab, College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neurobiology position is a temporary appointment as a research trainee. The incumbent will conduct research and/or analyze research data, prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts, and presentations of research results, and participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation.

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field, or the recognized terminal degree.
• Practical and theoretical expertise in neuroscience, neurodegeneration, disease modelling, and/or neuroinflammation.
• Practical expertise with FACS sorting and RNAseq.
• Experience with animal models (surgical skills and behavioral analysis).
• Practical expertise with gene editing using CRISPR technique.
• Significant practical experience with core techniques in cell biology (e.g. mammalian cell culture and cellular assays) and molecular biology (e.g. genetics and sequencing).
• Exceptional interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and productively, as supported by a strong track record of first-author and collaborative papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission
• Robust Retirement Plans
• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities