Postdoctoral Scholar Research

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The newly established “Synuclein Interest Group” at the Byrd Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute is inviting applications from recent neurobiology graduates for a fully funded postdoctoral research fellow position. This exciting role offers the opportunity to study the pathophysiology of alpha-synuclein, with an emphasis on defining its normal biology and understanding how its physiological functions are disrupted in diseased states. The successful candidate will have a strong background in neuroscience and will work with newly developed alpha-synuclein knock-in mouse models. This research program addresses fundamental mechanisms relevant to Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia and offers a collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art resources at USF, Tampa. Only applicants with demonstrated expertise and a strong publication record in neuroscience will be considered.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in neuroscience, biochemistry, or a related biological field.
• Demonstrated expertise and a strong publication record in neuroscience

Nice To Haves

• Excellent track record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Extensive experience with mouse studies, including behavioral analysis, clearly documented in the CV.
• Experience in primary neuron culture, molecular biology, imaging, and biochemistry is desirable.
• Prior experience with survival surgery, fiber photometry combined with optogenetic approaches in freely moving mice or electrophysiology (both field and whole cell patch-clamp recordings) is highly desirable.
• Self-motivated and driven, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree