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Postdoctoral Fellow – Parkinson’s disease pathogenesis
Posted 18 Dec 2020
Employer
Van Andel Institute
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Description
The Henderson Lab, in the Center for Neurodegenerative Science, is currently building a research team for the study of neurodegenerative diseases. The lab utilizes cell and animal models of neurodegenerative disease to explore the underlying cause of disease and develop therapeutics for treatment. T postdoctoral fellow will lead a research project aimed at understanding how pathological α-synuclein disrupts cellular signaling in Parkinson’s disease and utilizing that knowledge to develop therapeutics for Parkinson’s disease.
Roles: A postdoc is a leader in the laboratory. The successful candidate will take a lead role on this important project, including performing experiments, analyzing data and preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Henderson will support the postdoc in his or her studies and prepare him or her for advancement to academic, pharmaceutical, or other careers.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in cell biology, neuroscience, or a related field
- A track record of high-impact peer-reviewed publications
Desired Skills - In addition to a responsible and collaborative ethos, candidates should possess a strong background in:
- Sterile cell culture
- Biochemistry (protein extraction, Western blot)
- Microscopy
- Animal research
- Oral and written communication
Candidates with the following expertise Will be Preferred:
- High-throughput microscopy optimization and analysis
- Cell-based screens
- Live cell imaging
- Animal surgery