Two-Year Postdoc: Tau Neurodegeneration & Spatial Genomics

MSU - Michigan State University; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

MSU - Michigan State University seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to investigate the role of tau in neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on PSP using MERFISH spatial transcriptomics in human tissue. You will lead collaborations across mouse, Drosophila, and cell-based models, with mentorship toward an independent academic career.

The role involves data collection/analysis, manuscript writing, and grant support in the Translational Neuroscience lab at the MSU Grand Rapids Research

Qualificações

• Doctoral degree in a scientific field (preferred molecular biology, neuroscience, genomics, transcriptomics or related)
• Experience with basic research techniques and understanding of molecular/cellular biology and neuroscience
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, able to work independently and collaborate well
• Demonstrated record of publishing high-quality research and experience with statistical data analysis

Responsabilidades

• Lead a project combining MERFISH and disease-specific tau antibodies in human PSP and control brain tissue
• Collect and analyze data, write manuscripts, contribute to grant applications
• Mentor and train junior researchers and provide structured mentorship toward independent academic career
• Perform standard molecular biology and tissue processing techniques and model organism work when needed

Conhecimentos

Molecular biology

Neuroscience

Genomics

Transcriptomics

Statistical analysis

Publication record

Formação académica

PhD in Neuroscience

Ferramentas

Western blotting

Immunohistochemistry

Immunofluorescence

qRT-PCR

Descrição da oferta de emprego

MSU - Michigan State University seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to investigate the role of tau in neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on PSP using MERFISH spatial transcriptomics in human tissue. You will lead collaborations across mouse, Drosophila, and cell-based models, with mentorship toward an independent academic career.

The role involves data collection/analysis, manuscript writing, and grant support in the Translational Neuroscience lab at the MSU Grand Rapids Research