Postdoctoral Fellow (Hussain Lab)

University of Maryland Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellows in neuroscience to explore traumatic brain injury and neurodegeneration. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. with a strong focus on in-vivo techniques and a record of publications. This position offers opportunities for collaboration with world-class researchers and significant contributions to high-impact projects. Strong applicants possess hands-on experience with rodent models and other advanced imaging techniques. Applications should be sent to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Strong background in neuroscience with hands-on experience.
• 0–3 years of postdoctoral experience, exceptional recent graduates welcome.
• Experience with survival surgeries and TBI models is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects on glymphatic flow and neuroinflammation.
• Develop advanced imaging and molecular approaches.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees.
• Contribute to publications and grant proposals.

Skills

In-vivo neuroscience

Rodent models

Imaging

Electrophysiology

CSF/glymphatic assays

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Physiology or related field

Job description

Job Description

Department of Neurosurgery & University of Maryland-Medicine Institute of Neuroscience Discovery (UM-MIND)

The Hussain Lab at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (Baltimore, MD) is recruiting highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellows to join our team. Led by Dr. Rashad Hussain, Ph.D., our lab is at the forefront of research on glymphatic system function, traumatic brain injury (TBI), glial biology, and neuro-regeneration. Our work has been published in Nature, Trends in Neuroscience, Brain, and Journal of Neuroscience, and has opened new therapeutic directions in edema resolution after TBI, myelin repair, and brain metabolite clearance.

Research Focus

• Glymphatic & Lymphatic Dynamics in brain injury, sleep, and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Traumatic Brain Injury mechanisms, including cerebral edema and glymphatic impairment.
• Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation, linking environmental toxicants (e.g., ultrafine particles from burn pits, air pollution) to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
• Glial biology and remyelination, including androgen receptor‑mediated repair.
• Advanced Imaging & Experimental Models, including high‑resolution two‑photon imaging, mini‑2P systems, and in vivo CSF tracer dynamics.

Our discoveries have influenced international scientific discourse and led to several patents on glymphatic modulation and myelin regeneration.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects on glymphatic flow, brain fluid clearance, and neuroinflammation.
• Apply and develop advanced imaging (two‑photon, mini‑2P) and molecular approaches.
• Help in mentoring graduate and undergraduate trainees.
• Contribute to high‑impact publications and grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Physiology or a related field.
• 0–3 years of postdoctoral experience (exceptional recent graduates encouraged to apply).
• Strong background in in‑vivo neuroscience (e.g., rodent models, imaging, electrophysiology).
• Experience with survival surgeries, TBI models, or CSF/glymphatic assays is highly desirable.
• Excellent publication record and scientific communication skills.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic, NIH‑ and DoD‑funded laboratory with access to cutting‑edge imaging and neuroscience facilities.

Collaborate with world leaders in neuroscience, including partners at Harvard/MGH, INSERM‑Paris Saclay, and Mayo Clinic.

Contribute to research with direct translational relevance for TBI, Alzheimer's disease, and other neurological disorders.

Publish in high‑impact journals and develop your independent research trajectory.

Application Instructions

• Please send the following materials in a single PDF to [e-mail]:
• Cover letter describing research interests and career goals.
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Names and contact information for 2–3 references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.