Postdoctoral Scholar: Neurovascular Physiology & Imaging

University of Nevada, Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to lead in vivo and ex vivo studies exploring mechanisms regulating brain and retinal blood flow in health and disease. You will design experiments, apply two-photon and confocal imaging, perform electrophysiology, and work with transgenic mouse models.

The successful candidate will develop independent research directions, pursue extramural funding, and mentor graduates and undergraduates in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required.
• Experience with animal models.
• Ability to lead independently.
• Completion of doctoral degree within five years before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform in vivo and ex vivo studies of neurovascular signaling.
• Lead data analysis, interpretation, and manuscript preparation.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Independent lab work

Hypothesis development

Data analysis

Mentoring trainees

Education

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

Tools

Two-photon microscopy

Confocal imaging

Electrophysiology

Transgenic mouse models

Molecular biology

In vivo imaging

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to lead in vivo and ex vivo studies exploring mechanisms regulating brain and retinal blood flow in health and disease. You will design experiments, apply two-photon and confocal imaging, perform electrophysiology, and work with transgenic mouse models.

The successful candidate will develop independent research directions, pursue extramural funding, and mentor graduates and undergraduates in a supportive,