UT Health System
Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurology
Galveston, TX · US
About the role
Institution: UT Medical Branch at Galveston
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The postdoctoral fellow will conduct, report and present research in his/her field of study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position, and is not expected to be a permanent position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Will work on the continuation of NIH funded projects in Dr. Kayed's lab.
- Will test leading small molecules that are effective against toxic tau oligomer in primary neuronal culture and animal models for Alzheimer's disease
- Will also test molecules for their potential as imaging reagents in animal human tissues
- Prepares the figures and writ up the results for publication
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD, MD or Doctoral equivalent in any field. Scientific research experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Mouse surgical procedure
- Production of recombinant proteins
- Previous research experience with tau oligomers
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.