The Laboratory of Cognitive Neurobiology at Boston University School of Medicine is seeking applicants for the position of Post-doctoral Candidate. The position will involve working on projects related to our studies investigating the neurobiological bases of age-related cognitive decline and recovery of function after brain injury. The position will involve processing brain and spinal cord tissue with histological and molecular techniques and assisting with animal (rhesus monkeys) care and clinical procedures. Opportunities to teach graduate courses in neuroscience and anatomy are available to the candidate.

CORE DUTIES IN DETAIL:

• Prepare and section post-mortem brain and spinal cord tissue from non-human primates
• Conduct immunohistochemical, biochemical and molecular analysis of brain and spinal cord tissue from rhesus monkeys.
• Perform or assist in routine clinical procedures, blood processing and surgery preparation with rhesus monkeys.

Required Skills

PhD in neuroscience, neurobiology or a related scientific field is required. Experience working with animals and especially rhesus monkeys is essential.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience with some of the following is expected:

• In situ labeling assays (Immunohistochemistry, RNAscope)
• Basic molecular assays (RNA isolation, qPCR)
• Basic biochemical assays (ELISA, Western Blot)
• Tissue culture
• Laboratory Animal Research

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption ( instructions ). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

*Do not apply through the BU Website. Please forward resumes to Tara Moore (TLMOORE@BU.EDU ).*

Required Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Planning, organizing, coordinating and leadership skills.
• Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Ability to work in conditions, which include multiple, and sometimes conflicting priorities, extended work schedules, and specific time constraints.
• Additionally, candidate must interact well with other employees, work overtime as needed, be able to work in food manufacturing facility and adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices.
• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.
• Food Science, or a related field, or equivalent amount of relevant experience and education. Food industry experience strongly preferred.
• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• This role does not require any domestic travel
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.

Base salary range from $64,106 - $96,160. 

Position may be eligible for additional compensation for working weekends and a quarterly discretionary bonus. Position eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, employee assistance program, 401K with employer match, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Time Off (vacation, holiday and sick days).

 

OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI  does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program