Post Doctoral Researcher to pursue continued research experience and training within the Department of Neuroscience; conducts independent research under the guidance of his/her scientific mentor to investigate the epigenetic, transcriptional, molecular mechanisms of axon regeneration/degeneration.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research with independence

• Design and lead your research project, but with sufficient guidance and mentoring

• Direct the work of small research teams

• Ensure the validity and reliability of data

• Maintain accurate and complete records

• Write reports for submission to research sponsors

• Present findings to colleagues and at conferences

• Submit publications to high-impact refereed journal

• Collaborate with team members to analyze and integrate different kinds of transcriptomics, epigenomics, and proteomics data.

• Engage in collaborative projects within the lab and across the scientific community, contributing to lab meetings, journal clubs, and collaborative publications.

• Assist in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research students and research assistants

• Ability to attract external research funding

• Attend relevant workshops and conferences

• Develop contacts and research collaborations within the College and the wider community

• Promote the reputation of the Group, the Department, and the College

• Participate in developing and managing grant budget

• Monitor expenses

Experience and Qualifications Required and/or Desired:

PhD or equivalent degree required; Significant experience in cellular and RNA biology and bioinformatics are required. Experience with animal work preferred. Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

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