978884-Temporary Professional Postdoctoral Research Assistant

ETSU • Johnson City, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biomedical Sciences in the College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Research Assistant for a Temporary Professional Full-Time position. In this vital role, you will work closely with the Supervisor/Principal Investigator, Dr. Brooke Schmeichel, contributing to groundbreaking preclinical research experiments investigating the neurobiological mechanisms underlying addiction. Employees are under general supervision.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic laboratory methodology
• Knowledge of business English and arithmetic
• Ability to perform research projects
• Ability to gather and compile data
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office – especially Excel
• Familiarity with Fluorescence Microscopy
• Familiarity with grant writing and commitment to developing independent funding proposals
• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications
• Adherence to ethical research principles
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following: Fiber photometry and/or chemogenetic approaches in rodents, Neuroinflammation research methods, Addiction behavioral assays in rodents

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with relevant software for data acquisition and analysis (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Prism/GraphPad, EEG scoring software)
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• A strong trajectory towards research productivity
• Prior experience in assisting with grant writing (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze in vivo neuroscience experiments in rodent models of addiction
• Design and conduct cutting-edge experiments, lead independent research projects, and contribute to collaborative, multidisciplinary studies
• Employ advanced neuroscience techniques, which may include: Fiber photometry for real-time neural activity monitoring, Chemogenetics for circuit manipulation, Neuroinflammation assays including immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, and related approaches
• Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees
• Maintain meticulous experimental records, data analysis pipelines, and prepare results for publication and presentation
• Collaborate with lab members and external partners on ongoing projects
• Contribute to grant proposals, manuscript writing, and conference presentations
• Ensure compliance with all laboratory safety regulations, controlled substances, and animal care protocols
• Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Commensurate with education and experience
• Information on benefits available at www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/

What This Job Offers

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