Research Associate / Post-Doc. Fellow
- Wayne State University
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Category: Admin-Laboratory and Research
- Posting Date: 05/21/2022
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Posting Number
046497
Position Title
Research Associate / Post-Doc. Fellow
Number of Vacancies
1
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
09 - Research
Primary Department
H0918-Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Working Conditions
Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus. Vaccine verifications can be uploaded using the following link: https://go.wayne.edu/vaccine-verification. If you require a medical or religious exemption to the vaccine mandate, please complete and follow the instructions in the following form: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus/covid-vaccine-declination-form.pdf.
Normal office environment.
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
Employ a multi-disciplinary approach to investigate redox signaling mechanisms underlying acquired hearing loss in animal and cell culture models. The candidate will use microscopy (light and confocal microscopy), electrophysiology (ABR and DPOAE), and molecular biology (PCR, western blotting, genetic manipulations) techniques.
Design and perform scientific experiments. Maintain laboratory logs/records following standard protocols. Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines. Assist other lab members with experiments as required.
Collect and analyze data, summarize/organize the results, and write manuscripts/scholarly articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Prepare and present research findings at scientific conferences and lab meetings.
Maintain the laboratory work areas and equipment as needed. Order and organize required research supplies and records.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Unique Duties
Qualifications
Ph.D. in molecular biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, or a related field is required.
Experience in handling small lab animals (rodents).
Knowledge of molecular biology techniques.
Strong scholarly writing (e.g., research articles), verbal communication, and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable
Test Scheduling
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Category
Research Assistants/Associates
Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2022
Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
05-20-2022
Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Is this position reposted?
No
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)
Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.
Instructions for submitting your application:
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