Postdoctoral Fellow (Yong Lu)

Position Information Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow (Yong Lu) Position Type Admin/Professional Department Biomedical Sciences Full or Part Time Full Time Pay Grade MN9 Position Summary Information Department Specific Information Join Northeast Ohio Medical University! Dr. Lu's research focuses on the functions of G-protein-coupled receptors in the central auditory system, using electrophysiology and advanced imaging approaches (e.g., whole-cell patch-clamp recording and calcium imaging in brain slices). Candidates must have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, and experience in electrophysiology (in vitro or in vivo) is required.

Starting Salary Range:

$53,650 - $63,480, commensurate with experience. Benefits & Perks NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive. Healthcare Coverage Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance Retirement State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future Paid Time Off Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year Additional Benefits Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45) Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance Summary Engage in independent and collaborative research activities to include designing, conducting and analyzing scientific experiments. Present results of the research along with developing and maintaining knowledge of current scientific literature.

Principal Functional Responsibilities Independent and Collaborative Research:

Conducts independent research in collaboration with Principal Investigator. Designs experiments, constructs experimental setups, builds equipment components, collects data, analyzes data, and writes manuscripts.

Presentations:

Report and present research findings and developments.

Laboratory Maintenance:

Maintain general laboratory cleanliness and safety and oversee regulatory compliance.

Other Duties:

May instruct and train students and research staff in established techniques and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Doctoral degree required (e.g. PhD, MD, DVM, DSc, etc.) Evidence of independent research skills. Preferred Qualifications Physical Requirements Ability to collect and analyze experimental data and handle animals when applicable. Must be able to utilize applicable laboratory equipment necessary for the job, as well as a phone, computer and other office equipment. Posting Detail Information NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.