The DECODE LAB at Nemours seeks a motivated Post Doctoral Fellow to conduct research for both internally and externally funded projects of interest in a multi-PI laboratory setting in Wilmington, DE. This position will be under the Department of Neurology. The position will have primary reporting to Dr Hernan. A PhD in Neuroscience or Cognitive Science is preferred with experience working with small animals.

Primary functions include:

• Performs a range of experiments under the direction of multiple PI.
• Signal acquisition and processing from cells.
• Microscopy skills (Calcium imaging data a plus)
• Programming knowledge and ability to perform machine learning and graph neural networks analysis on different disease models through Python and MATLAB
• Clinical and non-clinical research data analyses.
• Statistical analysis including Generalized Estimating Equations, multiple linear regression and time-series analysis.
• Animal handling (surgical skills preferred)
• In vivo electrophysiology (preferred)
• Maintains organized and detailed handwritten and computerized records of work performed.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills conducive to working in a team.
• May be required to perform experiments during certain weekends or after hours (depending on the need of experiment).

Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities include:

• A team player
• Laboratory etiquette
• Ability to present data during lab meetings and conferences.
• Collaborate with data scientists and informaticians within the Nemours Biomedical Research Informatics Center (BRIC) including regular participation in BRIC team meetings.

Qualifications:

• Post Graduate Degree in the field of Neuroscience or Cognitive Science with machine learning experience.
• At least one year of relevant experience (graduate level experience acceptable).

The applicant should include a CV, a brief 1-page statement summarizing current interests and experience, and three professional references.

This position is contingent upon funding.