POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Location
1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover
Job Type
Professional
Job Number
2025-00264
Division
CAST
Department
BIOLOGY
Opening Date
06/04/2025
Closing Date
8/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
General Description of the Position
Postdoctoral Research Associates at the Delaware Center for Neuroscience Research work closely with faculty in the Neuroscience Center, the Interdisciplinary Health Equity Research Center, staff from the Electrophysiology Core, and the Department of Biological Sciences to plan, develop and carry out a research program in the molecular basis of neurodegenerative disorders using invertebrate and cell culture models. This individual will also be responsible for conducting and supervising experiments; maintaining the laboratory; and providing scientific leadership and training to undergraduate and graduate students.
Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential Functions:
The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
Plan and carry out molecular and behavioral studies in Drosophila neurodegenerative disease models, including those of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Have expertise in optical approaches to studying molecular neurobiology and to understanding the biology of synaptic neurotransmission
Help purchase and maintain research supplies and equipment; and maintain laboratory stocks and records.
Provide technical and scientific guidance to undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The preferred applicant must possess expertise in neurodegenerative diseases and molecular basis of behavior, as well as a strong molecular background, including molecular genetics, biochemistry and protein analysis. Applicants with know-how in the principles and/or techniques of patch clamp electrophysiology are encouraged to apply. The individual must also demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as show an ability to train and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Qualification Standards
Education: PhD or MD degree (or equivalent) in any field in the life sciences is required, a degree in molecular/developmental biology or neuroscience is preferred.
Successful experience should include: proficiency in carrying out experiments using optical physiological, biochemical and molecular techniques; and prior studies and data analysis in molecular neurobiology or related field.
Performance Standards & EEO Statement
The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Persistence and creative effort in research focused on understanding the mechanism of synaptic release and its implication in neurodegenerative diseases
Ability to work effectively with and train undergraduate and graduate students in research methodology
Location
1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover
Job Type
Professional
Job Number
2025-00264
Division
CAST
Department
BIOLOGY
Opening Date
06/04/2025
Closing Date
8/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
General Description of the Position
Postdoctoral Research Associates at the Delaware Center for Neuroscience Research work closely with faculty in the Neuroscience Center, the Interdisciplinary Health Equity Research Center, staff from the Electrophysiology Core, and the Department of Biological Sciences to plan, develop and carry out a research program in the molecular basis of neurodegenerative disorders using invertebrate and cell culture models. This individual will also be responsible for conducting and supervising experiments; maintaining the laboratory; and providing scientific leadership and training to undergraduate and graduate students.
Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential Functions:
The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
Plan and carry out molecular and behavioral studies in Drosophila neurodegenerative disease models, including those of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Have expertise in optical approaches to studying molecular neurobiology and to understanding the biology of synaptic neurotransmission
Help purchase and maintain research supplies and equipment; and maintain laboratory stocks and records.
Provide technical and scientific guidance to undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The preferred applicant must possess expertise in neurodegenerative diseases and molecular basis of behavior, as well as a strong molecular background, including molecular genetics, biochemistry and protein analysis. Applicants with know-how in the principles and/or techniques of patch clamp electrophysiology are encouraged to apply. The individual must also demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as show an ability to train and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Qualification Standards
Education: PhD or MD degree (or equivalent) in any field in the life sciences is required, a degree in molecular/developmental biology or neuroscience is preferred.
Successful experience should include: proficiency in carrying out experiments using optical physiological, biochemical and molecular techniques; and prior studies and data analysis in molecular neurobiology or related field.
Performance Standards & EEO Statement
The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Persistence and creative effort in research focused on understanding the mechanism of synaptic release and its implication in neurodegenerative diseases
Ability to work effectively with and train undergraduate and graduate students in research methodology
Job ID: 480428215
Originally Posted on: 6/8/2025
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