UNIV - Staff Scientist II - Department of Pharmacology

MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina) • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Seeking highly motivated individuals for postdoctoral positions in neuroimmunology for projects that encompasses basic and translational research. Work in the laboratory is centered around the complement system and neuroinflammatory mechanisms. Ongoing projects involve investigating acute and chronic neuroimmune responses occurring after stroke or after different types of traumatic brain injury, including the long-term neurodegenerative sequalae of injury. For example, one project is focused on traumatic brain injury as a risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease. Another project investigates pathogenic mechanisms of postnatal hemorrhagic stroke and neurodevelopmental consequences. Studies utilize various mouse models, and the laboratory is also developing several novel transgenic animals for these studies. Techniques currently utilized include advanced microscopy, cellular and molecular immune profile analysis, high dimensional analyses, and detailed assessments of motor and cognitive functions. The laboratory is also involved in the development (and commercialization) of novel therapeutic approaches, and has been a leader in the development of novel targeted complement inhibitory strategies.

Requirements

• A PhD or equivalent in biology or other natural, life or health care science related to the assigned area of research.
• At least four years experience working in a research laboratory.
• Two years experience working in a related field to studies described above.
• Evidence of scholarly activity as demonstrated by at least five first author publications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a project related to above described work, perform experimental procedures, including microsurgical procedures that include mouse models of stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic) and traumatic brain injury.
• Prepare sections from mouse brains and process for histology and immune-microscopy.
• Perform various microscopy techniques.
• Evaluate mice via various behavioral tasks.
• Analyze and interpret data using image analysis software and generate computer images.
• Determine behavioral outcomes in terms of pathophysiological findings.
• Collaborate with other lab personnel in related projects.
• Participate in lab meetings and project-specific meetings with other lab personnel.
• Keep records and up to date lab notebook/lab archives.
• Assist with writing manuscripts and grants.
• Keep up to date with relevant literature.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree