Post-Doctoral Fellow Research

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available at a leading medical school, focusing on innovative research into muscle atrophy and motor unit loss associated with aging and neuromuscular diseases. The successful candidate will work with cutting-edge techniques in a collaborative environment, contributing to significant advancements in understanding ion channel function. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in impactful research that could improve the lives of individuals affected by conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Join a dynamic team and take the next step in your academic career.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree required with less than five years of postdoctoral experience.
• Experience with patch-clamp recording techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Utilize heterologous systems and rodent models to study muscle atrophy.
• Investigate how altered CaV channel function affects motor units in aging.

Skills

Communication Skills

Writing Skills

Technical Expertise

Patch-Clamp Recording Techniques

Knowledge of Ion Channel Biophysics

Muscle Physiology

Education

Ph.D.

M.D.

Job description

Job Description

An NIH funded postdoctoral position is open in the laboratory of Roger Bannister at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The successful candidate will utilize heterologous systems and rodent models to study how altered CaV channel function contributes to muscle atrophy and the loss of motor units in aging and neuromuscular disease (e.g., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, with less than five years of postdoctoral experience. The ideal candidate should have relevant technical expertise and strong communication and writing skills. This position is funded and projected to begin in September 2019 or shortly thereafter.

Qualified individuals should apply to this posting and attach a cover letter, CV, and the names of three references. Specific inquiries should be directed to Dr. Roger Bannister at [e-mail].

Qualifications

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, with less than five years of postdoctoral experience. The ideal candidate should have relevant technical expertise and strong communication and writing skills, as well as experience with patch-clamp recording techniques and knowledge of ion channel biophysics and/or muscle physiology.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.