Research Fellow, Translational Neuroscience je biotech

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree with significant wet lab experience
• Experience in a relevant discipline such as biochemistry, neuroscience, metabolism, or physiology
• US citizen/permanent residents only
• Direct and significant experience in rodent behavioral assessment
• Direct and significant experience in neuropathology
• Direct and significant experience in transgenic mouse colony management
• Direct and significant experience in molecular biology (including western blotting, immunoprecipitation, proteomics)
• Direct and significant experience in lipid biology and lipid metabolism
• Combination of the above experiences

Responsibilities

• Conduct and complete funded neuroscience research projects
• Design, execution, and analysis of experiments related to neurological function and disease
• Use 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
• Monitor scientific progress and daily laboratory operations
• Collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator, collaborating labs, external faculty, and interdisciplinary research teams
• 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
• Implement 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
• 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
• Provide scientific recommendations influencing study design and completion
• Mentor and coordinate with laboratory personnel (graduate students and lab technicians)

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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