Senior Research Scientist

4 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa New York Medical College Full time
Overview

New York Medical College is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy. This exciting opportunity will allow you to investigate the role of peripheral neurons in the regulation of systemic energy homeostasis.

We are looking for self-driven, creative, and resourceful candidates with a PhD in neuroscience and/or endocrine physiology who are eager to develop a research project focused on understanding how peripheral neurons control glucose and lipid homeostasis. The successful candidate will contribute to the training of research assistants and graduate students and actively participate in lab and departmental meetings.

Responsibilities
  1. Design and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments in mouse models of diabetes and obesity.
  2. Analyze and interpret data collected from various assays and techniques.
  3. Publish high-quality research papers in peer-reviewed journals.
  4. Mentor research assistants and graduate students in laboratory techniques and scientific writing.
  5. Participate in lab and departmental scientific meetings to discuss ongoing research and new ideas.
  6. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal investigator.
Qualifications

We require:

  • A PhD in neuroscience and/or endocrine physiology or related fields.

Prior experience in animal physiology, molecular biology, histology, imaging, and primary cell culture is highly desirable. Candidates familiar with in vitro and in vivo techniques for manipulating and monitoring neuronal activity will be given preference.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range of USD $44,179.20/Yr to USD $55,224.00/Yr.



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