Postdoctoral Fellow - Neurology - Obeid Epilepsy Lab

Postdoctoral Fellow - Neurology - Obeid Epilepsy Lab

Pay Competitive

Location Bloomington/Indiana

Employment type

Full-Time

• Position Summary A post-doctoral research position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Makram Obeid. The postdoctoral fellow will test research hypotheses in rodent seizure models and cell cultures, primarily utilizing molecular and cell biology techniques.
• The Obeid lab investigates the mechanisms of seizure emergence and their effects on cognitive and behavioral neurodevelopment in rodent seizure models. Our primary goal is to identify molecular targets for novel treatment strategies.
• The laboratory employs a variety of molecular techniques, longterm continuous EEG monitoring in rodents, and neurobehavioral testing panels.
• The postdoctoral fellow is expected to independently plan and conduct experiments under the guidance of the PI, using molecular and cellular biology techniques that include, but are not limited to, cell culture, western blotting, PCR, gene knockdown and over-expression, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry.
• Laboratory work will involve animal handling and the potential participation in neurobehavioral testing.
• Work may also involve electrode implantation surgery and EEG recording in rodents (initially semi-independently under the PI’s supervision).
• The postdoctoral fellow is expected to collect and analyze data, summarize findings, and participate/assist in the preparation of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and possibly grants.
• The duties also include training lab personnel, participating in laboratory and equipment maintenance, ordering supplies as needed, performing literature review, updating research protocols and design, and potentially developing new ideas that serve the research goals set by the PI.
• IUSM is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

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