Post-doctoral positions: Cellular Quality Control & Synaptic Regulation in Familial Dementias

The Chu Laboratory is seeking creative, collaborative and independently motivated post-doctoral researchers for two positions studying the role of secretory/degradative pathways and synaptic pathobiology in primary neuron, mouse and/or iPSC models of familial dementias. Join an active team of researchers working on FTLD-tau, valosin-containing protein and PINK1, with opportunities to study Golgi/retromer & lysosomal biology or mitochondria.

Requirements: A PhD in cellular and molecular neuroscience, or a related field, along with research experience in one or two of the following areas: live imaging of axonal or dendritic transport, iPSCs-derived neurons, synaptic biology, mitochondrial function, viral transduction of neurons. History of first author publication(s) with excellent written and oral communication skills are desired.

Interested applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter with brief summary of research interests and career plans, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) the projected date when you would be available to start, and (4) the contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the positions are filled.

Application materials should be emailed to Charleen Chu, MD, PhD (ctc4@pitt.edu).

I am committed to the individualized career development of all team members, from undergraduate and graduate students to post-doctoral fellows, physician researchers and junior faculty. Set in the confluence of three rivers, the city of Pittsburgh is one of America’s most livable cities, rich in culture, history, technology and medicine with world-class restaurants, abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and an affordable cost of living. https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/. 

The University of Pittsburgh, founded in 1787, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity.

Join an interdisciplinary laboratory (https://chulab.weebly.com) at the University of Pittsburgh with a proven track record of transitioning post-doctoral trainees to successful careers in academia and industry.