Postdoctoral Scholar Research
University of South Florida•Tampa, FL
•$56,000 - $60,000
About The Position
The Institute for Translational Virology & Innovation at the University of South Florida seeks a postdoctoral scholar in neuroscience and cellular senescence. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team investigating how senescence contributes to neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, with the goal of identifying biomarkers and therapeutic strategies. The candidate must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow.
Requirements
- PhD in neuroscience, cell biology, bioinformatics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: extracellular vesicle isolation and characterization; senescence models and markers in vitro and in vivo; neural cell culture, primary glial or neuronal cells, or brain organoids; computational analysis of high-throughput data such as RNA/miRNA sequencing, single-cell, or proteomic datasets.
- Strong publication record.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in R and/or Python and experience integrating multi-omics data are strongly preferred.
- Experience working with viruses, including viral infection models or BSL-2 practices, is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Investigate how senescence contributes to neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, with the goal of identifying new biomarkers and therapeutic strategies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and life insurance plans.
- Retirement plan options.
- Employee and dependent tuition programs.
- Generous leave.
- Employee perks and discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
