Neurology Postdoc: Microglia & Alpha-Synuclein Research

Myana; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Neurology Postdoc - Volpicelli-Daley to study how microglia influence alpha-synuclein processing in iPSC-derived neurons. This three-year project offers unique NIH/industry networking, career development, and opportunities to present.

The role requires a PhD in biomedical science, hands-on cell culture experience, leadership potential, and strong English scientific writing.

Qualifications

• Hands-on cell culture experience and ability to work with iPSC-derived lines.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts in scientific writing.
• Experience collaborating in cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Culture and differentiate microglia and neurons from iPSCs.
• Perform assays for lysosome dysfunction.
• Measure turnover and aggregation of alpha-synuclein.
• Design experiments in collaboration with Dr. Volpicelli-Daley.
• Maintain e-notebooks and organize data for reproducibility.

Skills

Cell culture

English scientific writing

Team collaboration

Leadership experience

Education

PhD in biomedical science

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Neurology Postdoc - Volpicelli-Daley to study how microglia influence alpha-synuclein processing in iPSC-derived neurons. This three-year project offers unique NIH/industry networking, career development, and opportunities to present.

The role requires a PhD in biomedical science, hands-on cell culture experience, leadership potential, and strong English scientific writing.