The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine · 3 hours ago
Postdoctoral Fellow - Astrocyte Signaling Study
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$53K/yr - $75K/yr
0+ years expThe Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate astrocyte calcium signaling mechanisms related to chronic pain using Drosophila models, employing various experimental approaches in a laboratory setting.
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Responsibilities
Design and carry out laboratory experiments related to Drosophila neurobiology and chronic pain pathophysiology
Collect and analyze experimental data
Contribute to assay development and troubleshoot experimental protocols
Maintain accurate and timely laboratory records
Extensively read relevant scientific literature and synthesize new ideas and hypotheses based on experimental data and published results
Organize data into figures and author scientific manuscripts based on experimental results
Contribute to routine laboratory tasks, participate and present in regular lab meetings, and mentor new lab personnel as appropriate
Present findings at national or international scientific conferences
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree in Molecular Biology or a related scientific field
Minimum of 0-5 years experience required
Knowledge of appropriate scientific areas and ability to analyze and interpret data
Knowledge of astrocyte physiology, pain and sensory neurobiology, and/or neurodevelopment
Experience with drosophila husbandry, genetics, behavioral assays and automated movement tracking
Experience with fluorescence microscopy of live and fixed samples
Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust Background Check
Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs
Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods
Preferred
Experience with drosophila central nervous system dissection and imaging
Knowledge of calcium imaging and/or calcium signaling
Knowledge of RNA sequencing and bioinformatics analyses
Benefits
HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.
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