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Postdoc fellow at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Employer
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Salary
NIH level
Closing date
Oct 19, 2021

Job Details

The Neurosurgery Pain Research Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine seeks a talent postdoctoral fellow candidate with strong enthusiasm and interest in pain mechanisms to join the laboratory of Dr. Lintao Qu in the Department of Neurosurgery. My lab is interested in studying neuroimmune mechanisms of arthritis pain using a combination of approaches including in vitro and in vivo calcium imaging, in vitro and in vivo sensory neuron electrophysiological recording, cell culture and heterologous channel expression, mouse molecular genetics, CRISPR/Cas9 mediated gene editing, neuroanatomy, and pain behavioral assays (Wang et al, 2019; JCI).  We are part of a diverse and highly collaborative community of pain biologists using cutting edge methods in basic and translational pain research.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D in neuroscience or a related field. Experience with electrophysiology, molecular biology, immunostaining, and pain behavioral measurement is preferred. Experience with immunology is desirable. Candidate should have strong research motivation, ability to work independently, and excellent writing and oral communication skills. Salary is NIH level. Interested candidates should submit by email a single PDF containing a CV, a personal statement describing research interests and goals, and contact information for three references to:

Dr. Lintao Qu

Department of Neurosurgery Neurosurgery Pain Research Institute

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, MD U.S.A.

E-mail: lqu4@jhmi.edu

Johns Hopkins University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.

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