Analysis Skills, Assays, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Documentation, Experiment Design, Funding, Higher Education, Injections, Publications, Research Laboratory, Research Protocols, Research Skills, Specimen Analysis, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Training, Telemetry, Training/Teaching, Veterinary Medicine
The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join a collaborative research laboratory focused on neural mechanisms underlying cardiovascular disease, hypertension-associated cognitive dysfunction, neuroinflammation, and the effects of environmental exposures on brain and cardiovascular health. The successful candidate will conduct original research involving the planning, maintenance, and completion of research projects directed toward the discovery of new knowledge, techniques, and concepts.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include:
• Developing and optimizing research protocols.
• Designing and conducting complex experiments.
• Collecting and analyzing data and samples.
• Documenting and presenting research findings.
• Contributing intellectually to manuscript preparation.
• Providing technical guidance and training students and research personnel.
Additional details:
• The position requires advanced scientific knowledge, independent judgment, and hands-on experience with specialized research methodologies.
• Prior experience with techniques such as telemetry-based physiological recordings, stereotaxic injections, molecular and cellular assays, histological techniques, confocal imaging, and complex data analysis is desired.
• Candidates should be able to work independently while also contributing to interdisciplinary collaborations within a dynamic research environment.
Qualifications:
PhD degree in content specific area of research
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Possesses highly advanced knowledge in the field of research and the design of experiments, and has broad expert knowledge of complex equipment, materials and processes related to research planning, funding and operations.
- Possesses high level of knowledge and skill related to design of research and the analysis, presentation and publication of research findings.
- Ability to supervise and instruct others in field of research.
Why Work at Auburn:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
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