Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurology
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field.
- Scientific research experience.
- Work on the continuation of NIH- and foundations-funded projects in Dr. Kayed’s lab focusing on Neurodegenerative tauopathies.
- Investigate the biochemistry and cellular mechanisms for the formation and toxicity in protein aggregates.
- Apply biochemical, biophysical, immunological, molecular methods to characterize amyloidogenic proteins and aggregates polymorphs.
- Investigate the diversity of the brain-derived oligomeric amyloid polymorphs in tau aggregation and the mechanism of their toxicity and spreading in cell models, primary cultures, and animal models.
- Perform experiments, analyze data and results, prepare figures, write manuscripts for publication, and supervise other lab members, as needed.
- Previous research experience in the protein biochemistry, cell biology and neuroscience.
- Biochemical, biophysical, cell biology techniques.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The postdoctoral fellow will conduct, report and present research in his/her field of study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position and is not expected to be a permanent position.
Essential Job Functions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
SALARY
Commensurate with experience
Benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity
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Primary Location
United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations
0539 - John Sealy Annex
Job Training & Education
Regular Shift Standard
Employee Status
Non-Manager
Job Level
Day Shift
Job Posting
Apr 10, 2025, 6:56:43 PM