Postdoctoral Fellowship

A postdoctoral position is immediately available for a highly motivated candidate in the laboratory of Amreen Mughal, PhD (Chief: The Neurovascular Research Unit), Stroke Branch - NINDS, Bethesda, Maryland. The successful candidate will investigate molecular mechanisms of basic vascular physiology and pathophysiology of vascular cognitive impairment & dementia (VCID) including stroke using pre-clinical models. The research involves in vivo imaging of blood flow, calcium signaling, arteriography, genetic engineered animal models, patch clamp electrophysiology and image analysis using commercial and customized programs. Prior Experience in the vascular biology, ion channels physiology, small vessels diseases in the brain and programming/coding are preferred. A successful candidate will possess self-motivation and desire to learn new skills.

A successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary and highly interactive team of researchers with diverse backgrounds and expertise in the collaborative and supportive scientific environment of the NIH. The Stroke Branch has advanced both basic and clinical science in its laboratories on the Bethesda, MD intramural research campus and through strong collaborations with local area hospitals. The focus of the Stroke Branch going forward will include both basic/translational and clinical/epidemiological innovative research program(s) in all aspects of stroke, acute traumatic brain injury, and/or vascular cognitive impairment. The NINDS Stroke Branch has already made important basic and translational contributions to our understanding of stroke and related disease.

Stipend/Benefits: This position is fully supported by NIH, NINDS intramural funds and successful candidates will be offered competitive stipend/health insurance commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

Candidate (U.S. citizen or Foreign) must hold a doctoral degree (PhD or the equivalent) in Physiology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience and/or a closely related field by the start date of the fellowship and should have less than 5 years of post-doctoral experience. - U.S. citizenship is not required; however, visa requirements do apply. - Applications from women, persons from underrepresented groups and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs and encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.