Post Doctoral Fellow

The DECODE LAB at Nemours seeks a motivated Post Doctoral Fellow to conduct research for both internally and externally funded projects of interest in a multi-PI laboratory setting in Wilmington, DE.

This position will be under the Department of Neurology.

The position will have primary reporting to Dr Hernan.

A PhD in Neuroscience or Cognitive Science is preferred with experience working with small animals.

Primary functions include:


* Performs a range of experiments under the direction of multiple PI.


* Signal acquisition and processing from cells.


* Microscopy skills (Calcium imaging data a plus)


* Programming knowledge and ability to perform machine learning and graph neural networks analysis on different disease models through Python and MATLAB


* Clinical and non-clinical research data analyses.


* Statistical analysis including Generalized Estimating Equations, multiple linear regression and time-series analysis.


* Animal handling (surgical skills preferred)


* In vivo electrophysiology (preferred)


* Maintains organized and detailed handwritten and computerized records of work performed.


* Must have excellent interpersonal skills conducive to working in a team.


* May be required to perform experiments during certain weekends or after hours (depending on the need of experiment).

Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities include:


* A team player


* Laboratory etiquette


* Ability to present data during lab meetings and conferences.


* Collaborate with data scientists and informaticians within the Nemours Biomedical Research Informatics Center (BRIC) including regular participation in BRIC team meetings.

Qualifications:


* Post Graduate Degree in the field of Neuroscience or Cognitive Science with machine learning experience.


* At least one year of relevant experience (graduate level experience acceptable).

The applicant should include a CV, a brief 1-page statement summarizing current interests and experience, and three professional references.

This position is contingent upon funding.