Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurology at University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The 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:

• Will work on the continuation of NIH funded projects in Dr. Kayed's lab.
• Will test leading small molecules that are effective against toxic tau oligomer in primary neuronal culture and animal models for Alzheimer's disease
• Will also test molecules for their potential as imaging reagents in animal human tissues
• Prepares the figures and writ up the results for publication

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD, MD or Doctoral equivalent in any field. Scientific research experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mouse surgical procedure
• Production of recombinant proteins
• Previous research experience with tau oligomers

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

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