Post Doctoral Fellow- IL- Physiology

Midwestern University • Downers Grove, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is immediately available to investigate the mechanisms of gut nutrient sensing and brain reward systems by intestinal Intrinsic Primary Afferent Neurons (IPANs) and their roles in obesity and diabetes development as part of an R01 funded project in Dr. Sinju Sundaresan’s laboratory at Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL. This postdoctoral position offers early-career researchers the opportunity to master valuable cutting-edge techniques, develop research and grantsmanship skills, and contribute to advancing scientific knowledge that are key to launching independent academic careers. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate may begin as soon as available. The appointment is for up to four years, renewable annually.

Requirements

• A PhD (or evidence of completion by the start date) in a biomedical science discipline (e.g., neuroscience, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, nutrition, or closely related field) is required.
• The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and software related to scientific literature, statistical analyses software such as GraphPad Prism and graphics.
• Applicants must possess strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; must be highly motivated, productive team players with the ability to adapt to new projects and to work on multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

• background in neuroscience
• experience in rodent survival surgery, stereotaxic surgery, electrophysiology, rodent behavioral evaluation combining opto- or chemo-genetics, fiber-photometry, and head-mount miniature microscopy
• Experience in multi-omics, bioinformatics, and data analyses using R will be considered as assets.
• Experience in neurocircuitry, epigenetics, molecular biology techniques, immunohistochemistry, rodent behavioral studies (e.g., hunger, satiety, and addiction) will be considered an advantage.
• Experience in MATLAB, R (in R studio), and python is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experiments, analyze data, and prepare manuscript drafts for publication.
• Assists in training and mentoring lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
• Perform thorough evaluation of literature.
• Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Possesses strong written and oral communication skills.
• Present data at scientific conferences.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• life insurance
• short/long term disability
• pet insurance
• flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account
• competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days
• 403(b) retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• child care subsidy reimbursement program
• identity theft protection
• employee assistance program
• wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree