Postdoctoral Scholar

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details


Job Title Postdoctoral Scholar
Requisition Number DU07630
Department Name 7H860:Otolaryngology
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $58,000 / year
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
Ph.D.
Required Related Experience
Priority will be given to candidates with experience in gene therapy, Alzheimer’s disease, and working knowledge of the auditory system
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lab work, computer work
Shift
Normally 40 hrs./wk, plus occasional weekends/evenings
Job Summary
Duties include investigating inner ear gap junctional function, mutation-induced pathology in humans, gene therapy for GJB2 induced hearing loss, and hearing functional changes in Alzheimer’s disease. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Hearing Sciences, or other related field. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in gene therapy, Alzheimer’s disease, and working knowledge of the auditory system. Salary is based on NIH scale and University standard.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 09/30/2021
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