Posted:	11/6/2012
Job Title:	Postdoctoral Positions
Employer:	Department of Neuroscience, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
Description:	The Rademakers Laboratory at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville uses family and population-based genetic methods to identify and implicate genetic mutations in human neurological disease. Subsequent functional analyses include molecular and biochemical studies in cell-culture and (more recently) mouse models. Our research projects are dedicated to understanding the molecular basis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). At present, we seek highly motivated individuals to carry out postdoctoral research. Specific projects include but are not limited to 1) identification and study of regulators of the neurotrophic factor progranulin, 2) RNA sequencing studies of patients with C9ORF72 repeat expansions, and 3) identification of novel FTD and ALS disease genes.
Requirements:	Successful candidates must be creative and must have the ability to find and apply innovative methods to biological questions. Individuals with a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. are eligible to apply. They must have experience in two or more of the following areas: molecular biology, cell biology, molecular genetics, genomics, computational biology/ bioinformatics, and neuroscience. Previous experience in FTD and/or ALS research is highly recommended but not necessary. They must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong record of peer- reviewed publications. In the short term, the successful applicant will be encouraged to be part of and direct a small research team; in the longer term, the applicant is expected to seek and obtain independent funds. Mayo Clinic Jacksonville is one of the leading research establishments in neurodegenerative disorders in North America. The Rademakers Laboratory and adjacent Mayo research laboratories are well funded and well equipped.
Contact:	Interested applicants for this position should sent by e-mail a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interest and the names and telephone numbers of three references to: Rosa Rademakers, Ph.D. Mayo Clinic Florida Department of Neuroscience Birdsall Building 207 4500 San Pablo Road Jacksonville, FL 32224 Tel: 904 953 6279 Fax: 904 953 7370 E-mail: Rademakers.rosa@mayo.edu