Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Description
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Position Summary:
The Postdoctoral Fellow position focused on neurodegeneration research. Your responsibilities will encompass investigating the underlying mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease.
Your work will involve a multifaceted approach, including:
In Vivo Studies: Conducting research using mouse models to explore mechanisms of disease progression.
Biochemical Analyses: Investigating molecular pathways and biomarkers.
Cell Culture and Imaging: Utilizing cell and tissue imaging techniques to study mechanisms of neuronal dysfunction.
Experimental Procedures: Cell culture and analysis of metabolic and functional state; cell imaging; iPSC-derived brain cells; western blots; immunocytochemistry; immunohistochemistry; recombinant protein production. In vivo: performing treatments, biofluid sampling, behavioral/motor testing, euthanasia.
The Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science
Salary:
$55,000.00 to $62,000.00
College or Department:
Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute
Location:
John D. MacArthur Campus - Jupiter
Work Days and Hours:
N/A
Application Deadline:
2025-06-30
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation.
Transcripts:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711
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