Postdoctoral Research Fellow-CNG- Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine

The Center for Neuroimmunology and Glial Biology, The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow.

We are looking for highly motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative candidates with strong writing and verbal communication skills to join our research team. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently with minimal supervision within a multidisciplinary, diverse group. This postdoctoral position offers early-career researchers the chance to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, learn cutting‑edge techniques, and contribute to advancing scientific knowledge in their area of expertise.

• Plan and conduct experiments, analyze data, and prepare publications describing results.
• Assist in training and mentoring lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
• Read and evaluate literature.
• Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Possesses strong written and oral communication skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• A recent PhD or equivalent in neuroscience or a related scientific field, or candidates who are soon to complete their PhD.
• We are looking for highly self‑motivated and collaborative quick learners to join us.
• Experience in one or more of the following will be an added advantage: molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, cancer biology and/or mouse models.
• Development of new projects for possible grant proposal submission and collaboration with other faculty members are strongly encouraged.

• 100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37‑38 days per year).
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care.
• Plus many more!

Doctoral/Terminal Degree.

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code.

• 51.215

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

This position is a security‑sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code, 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position.

Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4.