We seek to hire a Postdoctoral Associate, who can conduct peroxisomal disease research that will focus on Drosophila models, human disease studies and metabolomic research into peroxisomal disease. Successful applicants will have a Ph.D. in Genetics, Developmental Biology, Neuroscience or a related field and previous experiences using Drosophila melanogaster is highly preferred. Additional post-doctoral experience prior to this project is a plus. The candidate is expected to drive and perform research project independently, design and perform biological experiments, and good collaborative skills.

• Designs and conducts scientific experiments.
• Generates molecular and genetic tools.
• Maintains and organizes experimental resources.
• Collects and analyzes data.
• Writes primary research and review manuscripts support grant proposal and grant report submission.
• Mentors other trainees (e.g. graduate students, undergraduate students, junior postdocs, research technicians).
• Participates in regulator laboratory and departmental meetings.
• Performs experiments proposed in NIH grant, R01-NS107733.
• Writes primary research about peroxisomal diseases and help writing grant proposal with Dr. Wangler.

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

• This candidate is expected to mentor other trainees (e.g. graduate students, undergraduate students, junior postdocs, research technicians) and open to collaborate.
• The applicant must have or will be obtaining a Ph.D. in Genetics, Developmental Biology, Neuroscience or related fields.
• Previous experiences in working with fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) is preferred but not required.
• Expertise in molecular biological, biochemical, cell biological techniques will be considered as an advantage. 
• The applicant should have a strong publication record (at least one peer reviewed primary research article) and have experiences in presenting (poster, oral) at national or international meetings.

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