Postdoctoral Research Fellow In Biology Molecular Genetics, Neuroscience

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Fisk University - Nashville, TN

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Category: Education

Description

Fisk University's NSF-funded CREST Center for Biological Signatures and Sensing (BioSS) is seeking applicants for a

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biology / Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. The postdoctoral fellow will work in the

laboratory of Dr. Brian Nelms (Associate Professor of Biology and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Fisk University, and

Adjunct Associate Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, Vanderbilt University) and participate in the nationally-

acclaimed Fisk-Vanderbilt Master's-to-PhD Bridge Program as a mentor to Masters-level students. The Nelms lab uses

the model organism C. elegans to study the molecular regulation of dopaminergic neurons and other neuron types. A

primary goal is the discovery and characterization of new molecules critical for dopamine neuron function, through

genetics and RNA-sequencing methods.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Applicants should hold the PhD or equivalent and ideally have training in the fields of molecular genetics

and/or neurobiology or related fields, and some familiarity with next generation sequencing and analysis. Additional

experience in microfluidics systems and other computational approaches is a plus. The successful candidate will join a

community of Bridge mentors (faculty, postdocs, and PhD candidates) with a high commitment to research and

professional development.

Starting Date: negotiable

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

To Apply: Interested individuals should submit all application materials electronically; the application package should

include a CV, research statement, statement of mentoring philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. Fisk

University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

DEADLINE: Application Materials will be received until the position is filled. Initial screening of applicants will begin

immediately.