Research Associate - Pharmacology and Neuroscience

Job Description

Department: Pharmacology & Neuroscience, Dr. Hwang lab

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week (8 hours per day; flexibility required based on experimental needs)

The Department of Pharmacology & Neuroscience is seeking a highly self‑motivated Research Associate to join our dynamic research team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neurological diseases and disorders, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Our research focuses on neuroinflammation, epigenetic regulation and micro

RNAs, and protein regulation and degradation pathways such as ubiquitination and autophagy. The overarching goal of the laboratory is to identify novel therapeutic targets for these challenging neurological conditions.

We are looking for a highly self‑motivated Research Associate with the ability to work both in vitro and in vivo collaboratively within a team. The successful candidate will engage in discussions with the Principal Investigator (PI) and other scientists in the lab to design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, as well as analyze and interpret results. Opportunities for involvement in manuscript preparation and scientific reports will be provided.

The position requires 8 working hours per day (40 hours per week); the schedule may be flexible depending on experimental needs, and working hours may occasionally extend into evenings or weekends.

• Collaborate with the PI and lab members to design, perform, and troubleshoot in vitro and in vivo experiments.
• Conduct a wide range of laboratory testing and provide technical support for ongoing research projects.
• Document experimental procedures and results; maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks.
• Analyze data using complex statistical software and prepare summaries and reports.
• Participate in lab meetings, data discussions, and research planning.
• Uphold institutional core values, ethical standards, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment.

• B.S./B.A. or M.S. in Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 3 years of research laboratory experience. Background in neurological disorders and disease mechanisms is helpful.
• Strong understanding of laboratory techniques, data documentation, and statistical analysis, with strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with rodent handling and surgical procedures is helpful.
• Experience working with molecular and cellular biology techniques.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of processes and procedures in testing, documenting experiments, maintaining laboratory notebooks, analyzing data, and reporting using complex statistical computer software.

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