Postdoctoral Scholar, Physiology

About the role

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About the role

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Scholar to l ead in vivo and ex vivo studies investigating the mechanisms regulating blood flow in the brain and retina in health and disease, with projects spanning neurovascular signaling, Alzheimer's disease, neurodevelopmental disorders, and brain tumor-vascular interactions.

The fellow will design and perform experiments using advanced physiological and imaging techniques, including cranial window preparations, two-photon and confocal imaging, capillary blood flow measurements, targeted pharmacological and optical stimulation, electrophysiology, and transgenic mouse models, complemented by ex vivo vascular preparations and molecular approaches.

Beyond experimental execution, the fellow will participate in all aspects of the research process, including hypothesis development, experimental design, data analysis, interpretation, and manuscript preparation.

The fellow will also be encouraged to develop independent research directions, pursue extramural funding, contribute to grant proposals, and gain leadership experience through the training and mentorship of graduate students, undergraduate students, and other research trainees in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Required Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in Physiology, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Research experience in an animal model system, with a record of productive, independent laboratory work.
• Completion of a doctoral degree in the appropriate discipline is required.
• The doctoral degree must have been completed within the five years immediately preceding the first date of appointment as a postdoctoral fellow at the University.
• The individual cannot have held previous positions in the professional ranks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with rodent surgery, in vivo imaging or recording, or other live-animal physiological measurement.
• Expertise in one or more of: fluorescence or confocal imaging, two-photon microscopy, electrophysiology, ex vivo tissue or vascular preparations, transgenic mouse models, molecular biology, or quantitative image and data analysis.
• Interest in vascular biology, neurovascular coupling, or neurological disease; prior experience in these areas is welcome but not required.
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills, with an interest in developing independent research directions, pursuing extramural funding, and mentoring junior trainees.

Compensation Grade

Postdoctoral Scholar

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

• Exempt
• Yes
• Full-Time Equivalent
• 100.0%
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Attach the following attachments to your application

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter describing previous research experience, scientific interests, and career goals
• Contact information for three professional references (name, email and phone)

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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