We are looking for a post-doc

Post date: Sep 11, 2016 4:36:01 PM

JOB DESCRIPTION: Helps design and conduct research within the Hu Laboratory focused on biomarkers in neurodegenerative disorders while receiving advanced training from William Hu, MD, PhD and collaborators to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The post doctoral fellow will help lead the laboratory in expanding existing biomarker work, integrating fluid biomarkers with imaging and clinical measurements, using novel bioinformatics pipeline to answer mechanism-specific hypotheses, identifying new experimental approaches, establishing novel assays, and developing national and international collaborations. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach and supervise research staff and trainees in a team-based collaborative manner.

The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in Medicine, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, or related field. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. Candidates who completed doctoral or post-doctoral level work in US, Canada, UK, Europe, or Australia preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience in neuroscience

- Exposure to translational or human-based research

- Experience or exposure in neuro-imaging

- Experience in biostatistics and interest in bioinformatics

- Excellent basic laboratory techniques

- Comfort with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SPSS, Prism

INTERESTED CANDIATES PLEASE SEND COVER LETTER, CV, AND TWO LETTERS OF REFERENCE (one from current research supervisor) TO WTHU@EMORY.EDU