Postdoctoral Researcher The Postdoctoral researcher will be a key member of the Neuroengineering Research and Dynamics (NERD) lab, led by Principal Investigator Sherif Elbasiouny at Wright State University. This position involves conducting hands-on animal research focusing on motor neuron diseases, with a primary emphasis on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The work will involve both the independent execution of a personal research project and a significant amount of collaboration. The NERD lab is an interdisciplinary team that utilizes a range of advanced techniques including modeling, electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, drug studies and behavioral analysis.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in a biomedical science related discipline Excellent oral and written communications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Author on peer-reviewed publications.
Essential Functions and percent of time: Successful candidates must be willing to be trained in or have experience with these procedures. This is a highly collaborative role that requires excellent communication and teamwork.
Experimental Execution (60%): Independently completing a primary research project, as well as assisting students and staff with experimental procedures, including:
- Animal handling and tissue collection.
- Histology and sectioning techniques.
- Behavioral testing.
- Data collection, analysis, and management.
- Manuscript preparation
- Animal Colony Management (20%): Managing and maintaining the lab's animal colony, which includes breeding, managing genotyping and meticulous record keeping.
- Student Supervision, Training and Collaboration (15%): Training undergraduate and graduate students in experimental procedures, participating in data discussions, and preparing manuscripts for publication.
- Non-Essential Functions and percent of time: Maintenance logs and basic lab organization (5%)
Working Conditions:
This is a grant funded position with continuation dependent on funding. Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply. The lab has 3 current R01's which secures funding through 2028.To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website. Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
