Postdoctoral Research Associate - Epilepsy Research
About The Position
The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking qualified candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to assist with Epilepsy Research. Duties include: Conducting a range of in vivo and in vitro experiments. Immunoprecipitation. Viral vectors studies, including vector design and cloning. RNA sequencing. Proteomics/transcriptomics and bioinformatics. PLA. Immunohistochemistry on brain sections. Surgery to implant electrodes and EEG acquisition and analysis. Our research goal is to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms of disease modification in experimental models of epilepsy and organophosphate-induced long-term Neurotoxicity. Our ongoing research demonstrated that targeting seizure-induced neuroinflammation prevents long-term neurodegeneration and modifies the development of epilepsy/disease progression
Requirements
- PhD
Nice To Haves
- Experience in neuronscience (neurodegeneration)
- Proven track record and publications
- Degree related to the medical or Veterinary field
Responsibilities
- Conducting a range of in vivo and in vitro experiments
- Immunoprecipitation
- Viral vectors studies, including vector design and cloning
- RNA sequencing
- Proteomics/transcriptomics and bioinformatics
- PLA
- Immunohistochemistry on brain sections
- Surgery to implant electrodes and EEG acquisition and analysis
Benefits
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
