Postdoctoral Scholar- Acharya LaboratoryJob #JPF07131
Application WindowOpen September 24th, 2021 through Thursday, Jun 30, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position descriptionThe Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology at the University of California, Irvine anticipates an opening for 2 postdoctoral positions in the laboratory of Dr. Munjal Acharya. Positions are available for 2-3 years and are currently funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), and the American Cancer Society (ACS) awards. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The scholar will be responsible for investigating regenerative strategies to remediate radiation- or chemo-therapy-related brain injury (chemobrain) and cognitive dysfunction. Additional projects will involve characterizing the impact of gliosis (microglial and astrocytic activation), neuroinflammation and CNS complement cascade activation on brain function. Our laboratory employs gene silencing, transgenic, stem cell-based, and pharmacological approaches to study neurobiological mechanisms and regenerative strategies to ameliorate neuroinflammation and cognitive impairments. Requirements: Required skills: Desirable skills: Send CV with the names and addresses of three references (please do not solicit letters) to:
This position is dependent on extramural funds and may be subjected to the disposition/availability of such funds. QualificationsBasic qualifications (required at time of application)
A PhD or PhD/MD in Neuroscience, Physiology or a related field. Application RequirementsDocument requirements
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Campus InformationThe University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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