Postdoctoral Fellowship--molecular mechanisms of memory deficits in aging and Alzheimer's Disease
- Employer
- University of Maryland School of Medicine
- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Salary
- NIH scale
- Closing date
- Oct 24, 2021
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- Sector
- Graduate School or University, Medical, Veterinary or Dental School
- Job Function
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Level
- Any Experience Level Considered
The Kelly Lab is recruiting multiple postdoctoral fellows to study how cyclic nucleotide signaling regulates the neurobiology of learning & memory and social behaviors and how that signaling becomes impaired in aging, injury, Alzheimer's disease, or neuropsychiatric disease. Multiple projects are available, including those centered on circuit-level analyses (e.g., optogenetics, chemogenetics, fiber photometry), proteomics (identifying protein binding partners and signal transduction cascades), and drug discovery (both small molecule and biologics).
What we will offer you:
- Strong mentorship in experimental design, grant/publication writing and career development
- Organized and goal-oriented work environment
- Friendly and supportive team of researchers
- Opportunities to present at national/international conferences
- A highly collaborative department and School full of state-of-the-art facilities
- Resources to develop an independent research program
You are a fit for the Kelly Lab if you have:
- A strong background in neuroscience, biochemistry, and/or proteomics
- An ability to independently digest relevant literature and formulate ideas
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Experience handling mice and/or rats
- An appreciation for the color teal 😉 (official lab color)
- The ability to embrace a diverse and inclusive “girl power” culture
You should additionally have strong experience with at least some of the following skillsets:
- Rodent behavior
- Optogenetics or chemogenetics
- Stereotactic surgery
- Fiber photometry
- Proteomics (e.g., identifying protein binding partners)
- Cell culture
- Basic molecular biology and biochemical techniques
Interested parties should email the following to Michy.Kelly@som.umaryland.edu: CV and key pubs along with a cover letter that explains how your experience and personality makes you a fit for these positions (that is, tell me why I should interview you instead of someone else 😊).
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