Job
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Organization
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
Scientific focus area
Genetics and Genomics, Cell Biology
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health seeks a postdoctoral fellow to study amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
About the position
Applicant will develop a novel drosophila model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis based on incorporation of human endogenous retroviral elements. The purpose of the model is to study disease pathophysiology and develop therapeutics. This position is being created as part of a collaboration between the laboratories of Dr. Quan Yuan who studies neuroplasticity in drosophila (https://irp.nih.gov/pi/quan-yuan) and Dr. Avi Nath who studies the role of retroviral elements in neurodegeneration (https://irp.nih.gov/pi/avindra-nath).
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What you'll need to apply
To apply please send a cover letter, include long-term goals, curriculum vitae and names and contact information of three references to [email protected]
Contact name
Avindra Nath,MD
Contact email
Qualifications
Suitable candidates must have a PhD in Neuroscience, Genetics or Cell Biology, high proficiency in written and spoken English and passion for high impact science.
Disclaimer/Fine Print
U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. NIH welcomes foreign nationals with the exception of individuals from this list.
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