Post Doctoral Fellow (Finance)
The DECODE LAB at Nemours seeks a motivated Post Doctoral Fellow to conduct research for both internally and externally funded projects of interest in a multi-PI laboratory setting in Wilmington, DE. This position will be under the Department of Neurology. The position will have primary reporting to Dr Hernan. A PhD in Neuroscience or Cognitive Science is preferred with experience working with small animals.
Primary functions include:
- Performs a range of experiments under the direction of multiple PI.
- Signal acquisition and processing from cells.
- Microscopy skills (Calcium imaging data a plus)
- Programming knowledge and ability to perform machine learning and graph neural networks analysis on different disease models through Python and MATLAB
- Clinical and non-clinical research data analyses.
- Statistical analysis including Generalized Estimating Equations, multiple linear regression and time-series analysis.
- Animal handling (surgical skills preferred)
- In vivo electrophysiology (preferred)
- Maintains organized and detailed handwritten and computerized records of work performed.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills conducive to working in a team.
- May be required to perform experiments during certain weekends or after hours (depending on the need of experiment).
Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities include:
- A team player
- Laboratory etiquette
- Ability to present data during lab meetings and conferences.
- Collaborate with data scientists and informaticians within the Nemours Biomedical Research Informatics Center (BRIC) including regular participation in BRIC team meetings.
Qualifications:
- Post Graduate Degree in the field of Neuroscience or Cognitive Science with machine learning experience.
- At least one year of relevant experience (graduate level experience acceptable).
The applicant should include a CV, a brief 1-page statement summarizing current interests and experience, and three professional references.
This position is contingent upon funding.
