Postdoctoral Scholar

VS-Postdoc; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A research lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in Lexington, KY, to lead a project focused on mechanisms driving inflammation related to cognitive decline. Applicants should have a PhD in a science-related field, particularly with a background in immunology, inflammation, and neuroinflammation. The position entails training in project design and presentation of results, providing an opportunity to enhance research independence. The lab promotes a healthy work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD or equivalent) with wet bench work.
• Expertise in immunology, inflammation, and neuroinflammation is desirable.
• Training in immune cell function and bioenergetics will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project on mechanisms driving inflammation in cognitive decline.

Skills

Immunology

Inflammation

Neuroinflammation

Education

PhD in a science related field

Job description

Department Name: 7H700:Dept of Pharmacology & Nutritional Scien

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Type of Position: Other

Required Education: PhD in science related field

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time

Shift

Job Summary

The Nikolajczyk lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to lead a project onmechanisms driving inflammation in diseases involving human cognitive decline.The successful applicant will have an advanced degree (PhD, MD or equivalent)that required wet bench work in any area of biomedical research. Expertise inimmunology, inflammation and neuroinflammation are desirable. Training in immunecell function, bioenergetics and -omics approaches as well as project design,implementation, and written/verbal presentation of results will be providedtowards strengthening the successful applicant's research independence.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Immunology, inflammation and neuroinflammation is desired

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience

PhD in science related field; immunology, inflammation and neuroinflammationis desired

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