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Post : Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Description:
Design and carry out research in the areas of drug-induced liver injury, acute liver failure and the neurological complications that arise. Compile and analyze data using appropriate methods and software.

Responsibilities
• Initiate, plan, execute and evaluate experiments to achieve specific objectives in research projects.
• Compile and analyze data, including statistical analyses for assessment of relevance and significance.
• Read and write manuscripts/review articles, compile figures and tables using the data obtained for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research data and findings in public and private forums (seminars/laboratory meetings).

Candidate Profile
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Molecular Toxicology, or related field received within the last three-years. Research background in either hepatology or neurosciences. Experience with tissue culture, cell and molecular biology techniques, and histology/histochemistry. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Experience with cell signaling pathways, microRNA regulation of gene expression, or inflammation.

Salary Range : $50,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions
Environmental Demands:
• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Physical Tasks:
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving

Additional Working Conditions:
• May be in contact with radioactive chemicals, carcinogens, and mutagens.

Required Materials
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information
• Letter of interest