Neurovascular Physiology Postdoc (In Vivo Imaging)

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Physiology to lead in vivo and ex vivo studies on neurovascular mechanisms. The role includes advanced imaging, physiology methods, and mentoring junior researchers.

Applicants should hold a PhD/MD/MD-PhD in a related field and demonstrate substantial animal-model research experience. Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in Physiology, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Research experience in an animal model with independent laboratory work.
• Doctoral degree must be completed within the five years preceding appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead in vivo and ex vivo studies investigating neurovascular regulation of blood flow in brain and retina.
• Design and perform experiments using advanced physiological and imaging techniques (cranial window, two-photon/confocal imaging, capillary measurements, electrophysiology).
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees; contribute to grant proposals and manuscript preparation.

Skills

In vivo imaging

Two-photon microscopy

Electrophysiology

Mouse surgery

Education

PhD/MD/MD-PhD in Physiology/Neuroscience/Cell Biology/Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Transgenic mouse models

Fluorescence imaging

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Physiology to lead in vivo and ex vivo studies on neurovascular mechanisms. The role includes advanced imaging, physiology methods, and mentoring junior researchers.

Applicants should hold a PhD/MD/MD-PhD in a related field and demonstrate substantial animal-model research experience. Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.