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Postdoctoral Researcher (Hayk)

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Position overview

Salary range: CWE

Position description

Job Description
The University of California, Irvine’s Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) has an opportunity for a postdoctoral position within the laboratory of Mathew Blurton-Jones, PhD working in the area of neurodegenerative diseases. A major focus of this position will be to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, in a high-throughput manner using postmortem human brain, mouse models of disease and iPSC-derived culture systems.

Requirements
This position requires a Ph.D. degree in one of the following disciplines: Neuroscience, biochemistry, and other related fields. Candidates should have a record of completed graduate research that can be directly applied to the field of interest described above. Prior experience with transgenic models of neurodegeneration, cell culture, microscopy (including immunohistochemical techniques), biochemical techniques, qPCR, next-generation sequencing, is highly desirable. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent laboratory skills, independence and resourcefulness. Candidates must possess strong communication and organizational skills manifested with proven track records including peer-reviewed publications. The position will be appointed at the level that is commensurate with the education and experience of the individual candidate and is for a period of one year with the possibility of renewal.

Application Procedure:
Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae which should include a record of research experience and the names of three references before 12/15/2022 to:
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF07994

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D. degree in one of the following disciplines: Neuroscience, biochemistry, and other related fields.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
Reference requirements
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Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07994

About UC Irvine

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 to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA