Designs, executes and manages research projects investigating transcriptional, molecular mechanisms of axon regeneration/degeneration in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory in the Department of Neuroscience; collaborates with principal investigator (PI) to develop and implement goals and objectives of studies; conceptualizes, designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; plans and executes advanced molecular, cellular techniques and bioinformatic analyses; plans and executes in vivo experiments of nerve and spine injuries in rodents; plans, coordinates and oversees processing and analysis of data; analyzes and interprets research data; develops and implements new and/or revised research methodology and techniques; plans and tests experimental des