Postdoctoral fellow in neuroscience and stroke research

2 months ago


New Orleans, United States Tulane University - neuroscience and stroke research Full time

Two postdoctoral fellowship positions are available in the Department of Neurosurgery and Clinical Neuroscience Research Center at Tulane University School of Medicine. We are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellows with a recent PhD or equivalent in neuroscience, stroke research, or related fields. The fellow will study molecular signaling and neuroprotective mechanisms in ischemic stroke, vascular cognitive impairment, and dementia. The research will use in vitro and in vivo mouse models. Previous training in neuroscience, molecular and cell biology, and/or cerebrovascular biology is required. Previous experience with rodent surgeries, including the mouse middle cerebral artery occlusion model or relevant VCID models, or gene regulation is highly desirable. Successful candidate is expected to join the laboratory of Dr. Xiangming Zha and/or Dr. Wenyan Sun. The fellow will work closely with the Pl and others on the research team and will be encouraged to apply for postdoctoral fellowship grants.

Qualifications:
1. PhD or equivalent degree in neuroscience, molecular biology, physiology, or cerebral vascular biology.
2. Solid publication record and previous experience in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, mouse surgery, rodent behavioral analysis, transcriptional regulation and transcriptome analysis, and management of transgenic and knockout mouse strains.

Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required. The background investigation, required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended.

Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit an application package containing 1) CV, 2) contact information for three research references, and 3) a letter/summary discussing your research interest or fit with the lab research.. The package can be emailed, preferably as a single PDF file, to xzha@tulane.edu.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Please Note: Tulane University has officially adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees and visiting faculty must be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination or obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to beginning employment.

Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane is actively building a campus culture grounded in our values of EDI and anti-racism. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), women, LGBTQ+, those living with disabilities, and veterans. 

Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity and creating a community and culture that fosters a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO and will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. It is important to us to intentionally seek candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

 



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