Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurology

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, Texas seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurology to conduct and report research under a faculty mentor. This training position focuses on neuroscience investigations and is not a permanent role.

The candidate will advance NIH-funded studies, test compounds targeting tau oligomers in neuronal culture and animal models, and contribute to imaging reagent development. Publication-quality figures and manuscripts are expected.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD or Doctoral equivalent in any field.
• Scientific research experience.

Responsibilities

• Continue NIH funded projects in Dr. Kayeds lab.
• Test leading small molecules against toxic tau oligomers in neuronal culture and animal models.
• Test molecules as imaging reagents in animal-human tissues.
• Prepare figures and write up results for publication.

Skills

Scientific research experience

Education

PhD/MD or Doctoral equivalent

Tools

Mouse surgical procedure

Production of recombinant proteins

Tau oligomer research

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurology

Galveston, Texas, United States

Training & Education

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2204213

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The postdoctoral fellow will conduct, report and present research in his/her field of study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position, and is not expected to be a permanent position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Will work on the continuation of NIH funded projects in Dr. Kayeds lab.

• Will test leading small molecules that are effective against toxic tau oligomer in primary neuronal culture and animal models for Alzheimers disease

• Will also test molecules for their potential as imaging reagents in animal human tissues

• Prepares the figures and writ up the results for publication

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD, MD or Doctoral equivalent in any field. Scientific research experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mouse surgical procedure

• Production of recombinant proteins

• Previous research experience with tau oligomers

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation