university of texas medical branch healthGalveston, TX
Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurology
Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurology
Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurology
university of texas medical branch healthGalveston, TX
2 days ago
Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Apply for this role →Postdoctoral FellowThe postdoctoral fellow will conduct, report and present research in his/her field of study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position and is not expected to be a permanent position.
Essential Job Functions:
- Work on the continuation of NIH- and foundations-funded projects in Dr. Kayed's lab focusing on Neurodegenerative tauopathies.
- Investigate the biochemistry and cellular mechanisms for the formation and toxicity in protein aggregates.
- Apply biochemical, biophysical, immunological, molecular methods to characterize amyloidogenic proteins and aggregates polymorphs
- Investigate the diversity of the brain-derived oligomeric amyloid polymorphs in tau aggregation and the mechanism of their toxicity and spreading in cell models, primary cultures, and animal models
- Perform experiments, analyze data and results, prepare figures, write manuscripts for publication, and supervise other lab members, as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous research experience in the protein biochemistry, cell biology and neuroscience.
- Preferred Skill/Competency:
- Biochemical, biophysical, cell biology techniques
Salary: Commensurate with experience
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Level
Mid
Location
Galveston, TX
Occupation
Neurologists
Industry
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Posted
2 days ago