Post Doctoral Research Fellow

1 week ago


Providence, United States Women & Infants Hospital Full time

**Overview**:
An exceptional opening exists for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the research laboratory led by Dr. Xiaodi Chen, situated within the Department of Pediatrics at the Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, affiliated with The Alpert Medical School of Brown University. This position offers an extraordinary opportunity to engage in pioneering research on neonatal rodents exposed to hypoxia-ischemia-induced brain injury. Funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), our research aims to elucidate the multifaceted effects of a neuroprotective agent, focusing on aspects such as cell death signaling, immuno-responses, and blood-brain barrier function.

Coordinates with other members of a specialized scientifically-based exploration or study team to facilitate the conduct of biomedical research in the hospital. Manages various aspects of assigned hospital facilities for research purposes and monitors quality control and safety of research activities.

**Responsibilities**:
Advanced In vivo Experiments: Carry out in vivo animal experimentation, including surgical procedures on neonatal rat models, adhering to rigorous ethical standards.

Molecular and Cellular Analyses: Conduct benchwork techniques in neuroscience, molecular biology, and immunohistochemistry.

Data Management and Statistical Analysis: Responsible for capturing, maintaining, and statistically analyzing research data.

Mentorship: Offer guidance to junior lab members and possibly teach courses or seminars.

**Specifications**:
Educational Requirements: Doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, or closely related fields. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrable expertise in in vivo animal experimentation, particularly with rodents, is required.

Specialized Skills: Prior experience with rodent surgical procedures, neurobehavioral assessments, MRI technology, and handling radioactive materials is highly favored.

Research and Writing Skills: Proven record of research and academic writing, including publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Analytical Acumen: Proficiency in statistical analysis and data interpretation is essential.

**Care New England Health System (CNE) **_and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health._

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

WIH Internal Posting Period: 11/29 - 12/5/2023



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