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Post-Doctoral Fellow – Molecular Basis of Parkinson's disease, Northwestern University

Employer
Northwestern University
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
54,000+
Closing date
Oct 9, 2021

Job Details

We seek highly motivated postdoctoral fellows to join immediately a dynamic research team studying the molecular and cellular pathways of Parkinson’s disease (PD) pathology. The long-term goal of our studies focusing mainly on mutations in LRRK2 and α-synuclein genes is to delineate the pathophysiological mechanisms that underlie PD, providing in this way the opportunity to develop therapeutic strategies for a disease that is currently addressed symptomatically.

Candidates who have graduated with a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. degrees with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications (including at least one first-author publication) are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate should have solid training in neuroscience. S/he will perform 3D superresolution imaging in mice sections or primary neurons in culture. The position also requires strong research skills in neuroanatomy, cell biology, behavioral pharmacology, and excellent technical expertise in stereotaxic intracranial mice injections and electrophysiological methods. The laboratory possesses state-of-the-art equipment and is housed in a new open-lab design research building. 

The postdoctoral fellow will be part of an integrated, interactive and collaborative network with numerous opportunities for professional development. Though the position is funded, the PI will mentor the fellows to apply for additional support. 

The laboratory is located in the downtown Chicago Northwestern campus in a vibrant neighborhood and is part of the Feinberg School of Medicine. Northwestern University is one of the top-ranked universities in the country, and it has an excellent neuroscience/neurodegeneration program. An interactive, supportive environment supported by a strong network of research services and more than 60 core facilities, along with an institutional strong commitment to pioneer research, ensures significant scientific breakthroughs. As such, candidates should be highly motivated and energetic to perform innovative research projects. Salary and benefits will be competitive.

Visit https://parisiadoulab.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VTXjrAPoeA&t=6s to learn more about our lab! Interested candidates should send a CV, a brief personal statement highlighting research experience and future interests relevant to our laboratory, and contact info for 3 references to:

Loukia Parisiadou, Ph.D.

Department of Pharmacology,

Feinberg School of Medicine.

Northwestern is an Equal opportunity employer. We encourage minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Company

Northwestern is a leading research university ranked #12 of national universities, with annual sponsored research of $650M. It is home to more than 90 school-based centers and 54 University research centers. With an interdisciplinary culture, Northwestern research spans a spectrum of areas including neuroscience, nanotechnology, biotechnology and drug discovery. In the heart of downtown Chicago, Feinberg School Medicine invites students, faculty and staff to be part of a forward-thinking institution committed to improving human health through education and discovery.

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