Department/Unit:Neuroscience & Experimental TherapeuticWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Job DescriptionThe Myelin Laboratory, led by Drs. Sophie Belin and Yannick Poitelon in the Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics at Albany Medical College, Albany NY, is accepting applications for a NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowship position. The position ideally starts as soon as possible, but some flexibility is possible. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and productive team aimed at investigating myelin formation, peripheral neuropathies, and neurodegenerative diseases.Responsibilities
Conduct laboratory research in translational neuroscience projects
Design and perform experiments; collect and analyze data
Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
Engage in scientific communication at conferences and training of junior lab members
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in molecular/cellular/neurobiology, genetics, biochemistry or a related field.
Strong publication record, as documented by first-author publications (submitted, in press, or published) in English language peer-reviewed journals.
Practical experience with standard molecular/cellular biological techniques including DNA and RNA isolation, gel electrophoresis and in protein techniques including Western blotting, immunofluorescence and immunoprecipitations.
Prior experience with performance of tissue culture driven experiments or prior experience with rodent husbandry
Good interpersonal and communication skills, good record keeping and computer skills.
Willing and capable of doing oral and written presentations of experimental results.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.