Research Associate-Fixed Term

Position Summary

The department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the laboratory of Dr. Carmo Costa for a one-year, fixed-term position, with the possibility of renewal based on performance & funding availability. The Costa Lab focuses on uncovering the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration, with a strong emphasis on identifying novel therapeutic targets and drug candidates for neurodegenerative diseases. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful research in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct experiments related to the lab’s research objectives
• Supervise and provide guidance to graduate and undergraduate students, as well as lab staff and technicians
• Analyze experimental data, including large and complex datasets
• Prepare manuscripts for publication and contribute to grant writing
• Present research findings at lab meetings, conferences, and other scientific forums

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Neuroscience, Pharmacology or related field

Minimum Requirements

• Doctorate - Neuroscience, Pharmacology or related field.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with:

• human stem cell cultures and organoid cultures
• coding - basic level
• rodents (preferably mice)
• data presentation and statistical data analysis
• large-data analysis (e.g. RNAseq)
• cellular and molecular biology and biochemistry techniques (extraction of proteins, DNA and RNA from human and/or mouse cells/tissues, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, PCR, gene editing, cloning
• confocal microscopy

Required Application Materials

Cover letter, CV and 2 references knowledgeable of your work. 

Review of Applications Begins On

05/01/2025

Summary of Health Risks

May often have exposure to blood, tissue and other fluids and work with animals or unfixed animal tissue.

Website

https://phmtox.msu.edu/

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