Job Description
Department:
Location:
Health Sciences CenterTime Type:
Full timeWorker Type:
RegularJob Req ID:
R106879Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 7 (Salaried)Position Description:
The Research Scientist in the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center will be responsible for organizing and conducting day-to-day experimental activities related to research in spinal cord injury. The position will be responsible for neuromodulation and in-vivo reprogramming of glial cells to functional neurons for neural repair of the CNS. This position will utilize basic animal surgery skills, histology, microscopy, and specialty skills in electrophysiology. Experience with transgenic animals and urinary systems is beneficial. This is a grant funded position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct research in spinal cord injury, including neuromodulation and in-vivo reprogramming of glial cells to functional neurons for neural repair of the CNS.
Develop AI-based video analysis system and brain/spinal cord machine interface.
Prepare results for NIH annual reports.
Publish papers in high-profile journals.
Prepare and deliver poster, oral, and seminar presentations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic skills in animal surgery, histology, and microscopy.
Specialty skills in electrophysiology.
Experience with transgenic animals and urinary systems.
Established publication record.
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.
University of Louisville is a public research university that provides undergraduate and graduate education in various fields. It conducts research in areas such as health, engineering, and the humanities. The university engages with community partners to support its academic and research initiatives. It serves the education, healthcare, and research industries.
