Postdoctoral Positions (Neurobiology), UC Davis School of Medicine

(updated on May 3rd, 2023) The laboratory of Fuzheng Guo, PhD, at UC Davis School of Medicine and the Institute for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine (IPRM) of Shriners hospitals for Children, Sacramento CA, is seeking two postdoc researchers for NIH and foundation grants in the lab. Research interest in the Guo lab is glial cell biology and pathology and has centers on the molecular mechanisms of glial cell development, injury, and regeneration in the central nervous system, with a particular focus on CNS myelination, demyelination, and remyelination in demyelinating disorders.

We seek highly self-motivated creative postdoctoral researchers. Successful applicants must have first-authored peer review publication(s).  Applicants with prior work experience in animal models of diseases (toxin or inflammation-induced demyelination models, hypoxia-ischemia models) and glial cell characterization are highly encouraged. Expertise in electrophysiological recording of CNS glia or neurons is advantageous but optional.

Very competitive salary and benefits will be provided and commensurate with experience and is above the NIH standards. The position(s) will remain open until filled. Please go to https://www.guo-laboratory.org/ for the lab details.

To apply, interested applicants should forward (1) updated curriculum vitae, (2) research statement, and (3) contact information of 3 references directly to the Principal Investigator, Fuzheng Guo, PhD at fzguo@ucdavis.edu. Please indicate "Postdoc Application" in the subject line of email applications.