Yale School of Medicine
Post-doctoral Associate – Adams Center for Parkinson’s Disease Research
We are looking for an exceptional Post-doctoral Associate to join the Scherzer Laboratory at Yale. The candidate will lead a transformational project designed to unravel novel mechanisms of Parkinson’s and to rapidly repurpose therapeutics using human iPSC models. Candidate therapeutics will undergo pre-clinical development including preclinical efficacy studies, target mechanism dissection using molecular genetics, dose-response studies, and animal model testing. The ideal candidate will be driven by our shared mission to cure Parkinson’s disease. Previous experience with stem cells is required. At least one prior first-author publication is required.
Read about our transformational research at www.scherzerlaboratory.org and https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2023/11/03/new-parkinsons-research-center-to-open-at-yale/
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in molecular genetics, biology, neurobiology, molecular/cellular biology, or a related field, with at least one year of related research experience
- Prior first author publication
- Minimum of three-year commitment is required
- Prior lab experience with human pluripotent stem cells and neurons, confocal microscopy, or molecular biology
- Mission driven to advance neuroscience
- Documented excellent English verbal and written skills
Application:
The complete application should be emailed to Dr. Scherzer at [email protected]. Applications must include:
- Biosketch
- Two letters of recommendation from professional supervisors (e.g. undergraduate advisor or previous PI)
- A cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this position
- Copy of your first-authored article