Research Fellow, Translational Neuroscience je biotech
About The Position
This is a full-time position within the Department of Translational Neuroscience at Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The role involves conducting funded neuroscience research projects, focusing on neurological function and disease using various molecular, cellular, and behavioral approaches in mouse models and cell culture. The position requires managing research projects, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, performing animal-based research, conducting advanced data analysis, preparing publications, and assisting with grant submissions. The role also includes mentoring laboratory personnel.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree with significant wet lab experience conducted in a relevant discipline such as biochemistry, neuroscience, metabolism, or physiology.
- Direct and significant experience in rodent behavioral assessment, neuropathology, transgenic mouse colony management, molecular biology (including western blotting, immunoprecipitation, proteomics), lipid biology and lipid metabolism, and/or combination therein are top priority.
- US citizen/permanent residents only
Responsibilities
- Conduct and complete funded neuroscience research projects, including the design, execution, and analysis of experiments related to neurological function and disease (e.g., neurodegeneration/synucleinopathy, brain injury) using molecular, cellular, biochemical, behavioral and neuropathology approaches in mouse models and cell culture.
- Manage and oversee multiple research projects from planning through implementation, evaluation, and reporting, while monitoring scientific progress and daily laboratory operations.
- Collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator, collaborating labs, external faculty, and interdisciplinary research teams to support basic and translational studies, including protocol development and neurological and metabolic data interpretation.
- Perform and oversee animal-based research, including rodent handling, surgeries, health monitoring, tissue collection, and adherence to approved IACUC protocols, as well as implementation of study protocols and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct advanced data analysis, which may include metabolomics, proteomics, and pathological analyses.
- Prepare manuscripts, research reports, conference presentations, and preliminary data for publications and future grant applications.
- As required, present findings at seminars, national meetings, and scientific conferences.
- Assist the Principal Investigator with grant and regulatory submissions (NIH, FDA), participate in programmatic funding initiatives, and provide scientific recommendations influencing study design and completion.
- Mentor and coordinate with laboratory personnel (graduate students and lab technicians) to ensure data quality, proper data organization, and effective presentation of research outcomes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
