Postdoctoral Associate; Neurology

## Postdoctoral Associate (Neurology)
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** CORE JOB SUMMARY
** The Postdoctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Postdoctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.
** CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
** 1.
Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.  2.
Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.  3.
Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.  4.
Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.  5.
Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.  6.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
*** This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
***** CORE QUALIFICATIONS
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* Education:

** MD or Ph.D. in relevant field
** Certification and Licensing:
** Not Applicable
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* Experience:

** No prior experience required
** Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
*** Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
* Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
* Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
** Department Specific Functions
*** Perform and develop individual research projects on stroke and vascular cognitive impairment
* Perform rodent and canine stroke endovascular surgeries (reversible middle cerebral artery occlusion model)
* Work with and deliver stem cells
* Perform molecular neurobiology experiments on rodent, canine as well as human tissue
* Perform in-vitro cell culture experiments
* Be constantly willing to learn new scientific techniques and ideas
* Demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills
* Fellow will be mentored and encouraged to write and pursue post-doctoral research fellowships
* Must be able to develop independent research projects, research design, execute experiments, record research findings, analyze data, interpret results and present them well (analytical and critical thinking is important)
* Experience working in a stroke or dementia lab, doing stroke surgeries (MCAO model), other vascular surgeries, molecular biology experiments (western blotting, RT-PCR, RNA-DNA isolation, immunofluorescence, histology, etc.), is preferred
* Write manuscripts and publish in peer-reviewed journals
* Attend and present at regional, national and international meetings
* Candidates with expertise in MCAO and other vascular large and small animal surgeries are encouraged to apply
* Be able to execute independent projects as well as communicate effectively with PI/faculty for guidance
* Must have very good science-writing skills
* Must be able to organize and manage multiple projects with high efficiency
* Be willing to work on and develop projects at the cusp of clinical and pre-clinical research (translational work)
* Be willing to train other junior laboratory personnel as required
* Be involved in lab management tasks as needed
* Work cooperatively in a laboratory setting and be willing to work occasional flexible hours as needed
* Be proficient with use of computers, Microsoft office, remote meeting tools, willing to learn analytical software/s…