Postdoctoral Scholar

We are seeking a postdoctoral scholar for blood-brain-barrier (BBB) mechanisms in a mouse model of vascular dementia including endothelial-glial and white matter pathologies. A full-time postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Department of Pharmacology, Addiction and Toxicology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). This position is under full supervision of the PI (Francesca-Fang Liao). She/he should have prolific knowledge in studying molecular and cellular mechanism of neurodegeneration. Prior scientific background in neurodegenerative diseases is strongly preferred. The new hire will be required to have strong training background in biochemistry and in molecular and cell biology and will be responsible for performing all the experiments proposed for this project, including mouse learning memory behaviors, Western blot analysis and qRT-PCR, quantitative histology and RNAseq analysis. The selected candidate will have good communication skills and will be responsible for data presentation in lab meeting.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. on Molecular Neuroscience or Neuropharmacology. She/he should have prolific experience in and skills in neuroscience and bioinformatics. Prior scientific background in Alzheimer’s disease, inflammation and dementia research is strongly preferred.

Background Experience/ Specialty Skills: She/he should have prolific experience in and skills in neuroscience and bioinformatics. Prior scientific background in Alzheimer’s disease, inflammation and dementia research is strongly preferred.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and generally matching to NIH guideline. The position will come with an excellent benefit package (http://www.uthsc.edu/postdoc/benefits.php).

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

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