Summary

The postdoctoral fellow will lead innovative research projects focused on studying the molecular mechanisms of a newly implicated Parkinson’s disease risk gene. The postdoctoral fellow will use rodent models and human iPSC-derived neurons and cutting-edge approaches, including behavioral assays, RNA-sequencing, microscopy, and electrophysiology assays.

Job Duties

• Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.     
• Helps in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate and undergraduate students.
• Maintains good communication with lab leader and members.
• Reads and evaluates literature.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in genomics, neuroscience, or related field.
• Single-cell RNA-sequencing experience.
• Experience with stem cell culture, flow cytometry, microscopy, and electrophysiology.
• Experience with R or Python.