This position will provide training in a laboratory in the Department of NGenetic Medicine focused on Alzheimer’s Disease.  The position is in a disease-oriented research group that addresses questions in basic neurobiology

 

Projects include:

 1) To use extracellular vesicles/exosomes derived from human iPSCs and iPSC-derived neurons as tools for biomarker discovery and therapeutic applications.

 2) To generate a better understanding at the molecular and cellular level of the contributions of extracellular vesicles to Alzheimer’s.

3) To perform iPS cell differentiations to various neuronal types to model Alzheimer's disease.

4) To develop 3D systems as novel platforms to study brain disease. The person will be responsible for experiments related to multiple ongoing studies.

 

Duties assigned to this position will require an in‐depth knowledge of a specialized field, process, or discipline and may involve organizing and implementing complex research plans, the development of methods of research, testing and data collection, analysis and evaluation, and writing reports containing descriptive, analytical and evaluative content.

The duties will require the exercise of independent discretion and judgment in carrying out research activities with the predetermined research scope and methodology.

It is expected that this individual will conduct independent scholarly research, and will contribute directly to the overall research goals of the project and the research group.

Postdocs will be expected to participate in project planning, recording and interpretation/evaluation of data, and communication of results. Postdocs will also be expected to acquire technical, lab management, and manuscript/grant writing skills; and participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions and presentations at national meetings.

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

·         Value for research integrity and collaborative research

·         Strong research skills

·         Strong stem cell culture skills

·         Experience with data analysis will be valuable

·         Excellent communication skills/Strong interpersonal skills

·         Effective problem solving/critical thinking skills.

·         Ability to work independently and strong work ethic.

·         Ability to exercise discretion and judgment.

·         The applicant must have a Doctoral degree in Cell and Molecular Biology.

·         The applicant must have a Doctoral degree in Cell and Molecular Biology or any related field.