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Postdoctoral Scholar

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Position description

The Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) at the University of California, Irvine has an opening for a Postdoctoral Scholar with an interest in the application of biomaterial bridges for spinal cord injury. This project will focus on neural repair and regeneration, and investigate the potential combination of biomaterial approaches, neural stem cells, and modulation of inflammation.

Requirements: Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D., or equivalent degree and an established record of independent research, scholarly activity/publications, presentations at major scientific symposia and specialized training in biomaterials, neuroscience, and/or stem cells, interdisciplinary skills and approaches. Excellent communication Skills

Consideration will be given to candidates with established expertise using in vitro stem cell culture techniques, and/or in vivo models of central nervous system injury/disease, including analysis of regeneration.

Desired: Experience in behavioral testing and behavioral analysis.

Positions are dependent upon extramural funding. Rank and salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on availability of grant funding.

Application Procedure: Please submit a letter of interest, a Curriculum Vitae which should include a record of research experience and the names of three references before December 5, 2014 to:

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/jpf02639

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, color, religion, sec, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)