What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Associate position at Nectome?
Company Description Nectome is focused on making long-term preservation a global tradition through a novel whole-body, whole-brain human end-of-life preservation protocol designed for potential future revival. The company’s approach is capable of preserving every synapse and every cell with sufficient detail to maintain the structural basis of long-term memories.
Role Description The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct full-time, on-site research at Nectome’s facility in Vancouver, WA, focusing on experimental and analytical projects related to whole-body and whole-brain preservation. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and executing laboratory experiments, optimizing preservation protocols, collecting and analyzing quantitative data, and documenting results for internal reports and peer-reviewed publications. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary team members, troubleshooting experimental challenges, maintaining accurate laboratory records, and contributing to the development of new methods and tools. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will present findings in meetings, assist in the preparation of manuscripts and grant applications, and support the training and mentoring of junior researchers and staff.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong Laboratory Skills, including hands-on experimental design, sample preparation, and familiarity with relevant instrumentation.
- Candidates should possess robust Research and Data Analysis skills, with experience in hypothesis-driven inquiry, quantitative methods, and interpretation of complex datasets.
- Candidates should possess a solid foundation in Neuroscience or related disciplines to support modeling, measurement, and analysis of preservation processes.
- Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent research experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting work and contributing to publications and presentations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, highly technical environment.
- Experience with imaging techniques is beneficial.