Research Associate-Fixed Term
at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 28 Jun, 2024 | Not Specified | 29 Mar, 2024 | N/A | Communication Skills,Biomedical Engineering,Publications,Physiology,Collaboration,Neuroscience | No | No |
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Description:
The research group led by Dr. Qingguang Zhang in the Department of Physiology at Michigan State University is currently accepting applications for a full-time postdoctoral Research Associate-Fixed Term position.
The research in Dr. Zhang’s lab focuses on delineating the pathways that regulate normal brain hemodynamics and further determining how regulatory networks are perturbed in aging, stroke, development, and other neurodegenerative diseases. We utilize a variety of approaches including optical imaging (spectroscopy, two-photon imaging, fiberphotometry), electrophysiology, molecular tools (optogenetics, DREADDs) and computational modeling to study these questions in mouse model. For more information about the lab and our research interests, please visit zhanglabmsu.github.io.
Responsibilities will include training and supervision of graduate/undergraduate students in their research as well as contributing to technical publications and proposals. The candidate will have extensive opportunities to publish, and access to exceptional resources to facilitate their independent research.
This is a limited term position funded for one year from date of hire with reappointment contingent on satisfactory performance and available funding. The position provides salary commensurate with experience.
The salary range has been established by NIH guidelines. You can review them at https://www.niaid.nih.gov/grants-contracts/salary-cap-stipends. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Michigan State University and the Zhang Lab provide generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should have obtained a Ph.D. degree in the field of biomedical engineering, physiology, neuroscience or related before the first day of employment. The candidate should have evidence of prior productive scientific work in the form of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to candidates with 1) expertise and experience in relevant research domains, 2) strong programming skills and/or animal surgery skills; 3) excellent and effective communication skills; 4) demonstrate participation in programs designed to promote inclusion and multicultural perspectives and develop and foster trust in a culture of collaboration.
SUMMARY OF HEALTH RISKS
Employees may work with or near human and/or animal blood and/or tissues; live animals; bio-hazardous chemicals and materials; viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens; radioactive materials; medical waste; and sharp implements.
Responsibilities:
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REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Education Management
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Education, Teaching
Graduate
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East Lansing, MI 48824, USA