Location: Vestal, NY Category: Support Staff Posted On: Fri Jun 21 2024 Job Description:

A Research Scientist position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Terrence Deak to investigate the mechanisms by which alcohol-dependent neuroinflammation during early development and late aging contribute to alterations in neurovascular function. Expertise in advanced neuroanatomical procedures (stereotaxic surgery, immunofluorescence, image analysis, etc); molecular approaches toward understanding the neurobiology of normal and pathological aging; circuit-level regulation of behavioral processes are particularly desirable. The successful candidate should be highly motivated to submit independent grants, demonstrate unquestionable scientific integrity, and be able to work productively in a collaborative and diverse group. Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct original research in the area of alcohol, stress and neurobehavioral processes

• Prepare manuscripts for publication; contribute significantly toward grant writing efforts with the eventual goal of writing independent funding proposals

• work with graduate and undergraduate students in a mentoring capacity

• participate in lab, departmental, and national conferences where scientific studies are being discussed/presented.

  Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in neuroscience or related discipline, with a minimum of 3 years of experience post PhD.

• Significant training and/or experience in aging research, stress physiology, neuroimmunology, and/or behavioral studies using rodent models.

• Vast experience in small animal procedures common to neuroscience; wet lab skills for the biochemical detection of proteins, transmitters, and other signaling hormones/factors;

• Demonstrated experience and success in writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and exposure to grant-writing processes at the federal level

• Demonstrate clear and critical thinking, the ability to plan high quality, original research, and to interact with other members of the lab/department in both a collegial and mentoring capacity.

  Additional Information:

Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000 annually.

Employee Benefits: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package (https://benefits.rfsuny.org/) that is a valuable part of total compensation. This includes medical, dental, vision, dependent care subsidy and other benefits such as SUNY Tuition Assistance. Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF (https://www.rfsuny.org/about-us/careers/) provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work.

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