Description

 

Non-tenure track (Neuroscience) faculty position to work in the area of neuroscience, specifically focusing on the role of inhibitory interneurons in various neuropsychiatric disorders. 

This person needs to work with a high degree of independence, be able to oversee multiple projects within the laboratory and assume responsibility for most of the day-to-day operations in the lab. Provide scientific guidance and training to students and postdoctoral trainees. Supervise all lab personnel, including staff, postdoctoral trainees, and students. Manage lab ordering, inventory, equipment, safety and animal audits, and other duties to continue smooth lab operations daily.

The successful candidate must have the ability to assimilate the details and significance of the various projects in the lab, give insightful evaluations and suggestions, and help design scientific methodologies to answer the various questions raised by the data. The individual also needs experience in helping to prepare and edit grant applications and scientific manuscripts.        

Qualifications

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Neuroscience or a related life science field and ten (10) years of related experience. No other equivalents are accepted for this position. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirements.
• Knowledge and ability to use the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of the particular field of specialization (e.g., electrophysiology experimental techniques).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to communicate at all levels internally and externally to the organization.
• Proficient with software applications (Windows, Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, or other database software).
• Highly detail-oriented; possesses good planning, organization, task efficiency, and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of or the ability to learn and utilize specialty software applications (e.g., Origin, Visual Basic, ACQ4).

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES: 

Extensive expertise and experience with advanced electrophysiological techniques, including brain slice preparation, whole-cell recordings, and optogenetic release of neuropeptides. Experience with immunohistochemistry, ELISA, and other molecular techniques is preferred. The candidate must be able to apply scientific principles to the solution of critical issues and evaluate approaches to unforeseen or novel problems, understand and learn new techniques for various projects, be a team player, and support other members in the lab. In addition, the successful candidate must have the ability to assimilate the details and significance of the various projects in the lab, give insightful evaluations and suggestions, and help design scientific methodologies to answer the various questions raised by the data. The individual also needs experience in helping to prepare and edit grant applications and scientific manuscripts.       

Job
  Faculty 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Anatomy And Neurobiology 
Campus/Institute  Memphis 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Job Posting
  Aug 28, 2023, 12:00:46 PM