Senior Research Scientist- Neurology
Core
Develop, lead, and execute a nationally competitive research program focused on neurodegeneration while supporting the NeuroMAP platform and NeuroATLAS core facility.
Role type
Senior Research Scientist (Neurology/Neurodegeneration)
Builds
NeuroMAP (Neurodegenerative Mapping and Phenotyping) platform and NeuroATLAS (Advanced Tissue Light-Sheet Microscopy Analysis and Segmentation) core facility
Domain
Biomedical research, Neurology, Neurodegeneration
Deliverable
production ML models | research
Required skills
High-resolution imaging, tissue clearing techniques, light-sheet microscopy, biomedical image analysis, quantitative image analysis, machine learning applications, statistical analysis, laboratory operations management, grant writing, team leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in neurodegeneration, neuroimmunology, aging, AI-enabled image analysis, multi-organ data integration
Technologies
SHIELD, CLARITY, iDISCO, light-sheet microscopy, AI image analysis tools
Responsibilities
Conceive and test original scientific hypotheses; design, execute, and optimize complex experimental protocols; develop novel methodologies and technologies; analyze and interpret complex multimodal datasets; author peer-reviewed manuscripts; maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations; provide operational leadership for the laboratory and core facility; supervise and mentor research staff, postdoctoral scholars, and trainees
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities