Post Doctoral Fellow

Emory • Atlanta, GA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Wong lab in the Departments of Human Genetics and Pediatrics is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join our neurogenetics laboratory. We study the development and progression of neurological disorders, including pediatric epilepsy and Alzheimer’s disease, with the long-term goal of developing better treatments. The Postdoctoral Fellow will design and conduct research projects independently while receiving training from the Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence. This position requires mouse handling, and it is preferred the candidate has prior wet lab experience (i.e., PCR, western blot, immunohistochemistry) and mouse behavioral or seizure induction/EEG skills. The Postdoctoral Fellow will prepare scientific manuscripts and grant applications under the direction of the Principal Investigator. For more information about our laboratory, please check out our website: www.thewonglaboratory.com . JOB DESCRIPTION: Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

Nice To Haves

• A doctoral degree or equivalent Ph.D., in Neuroscience, Genetics, or related fields.
• Experience with mouse handling
• Prior wet lab research experience (i.e., molecular techniques-PCR)
• Prior experience with seizure induction and/or EEG surgery/analyses
• Experience with mouse behavioral assay

Responsibilities

• Designs and evaluates experiments.
• Develops new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.

What This Job Offers

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