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.

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:

Maintenance logs and basic lab organization (5%)