Description: The faculty mentor for this position will be Dr.IOANNIS DRAGATSIS. Our laboratory is using genetic approaches to study the molecular mechanisms underlying Huntington’s disease, Familial Dysautonomia, as well as other neurodegenerative disorders. An energetic and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow is sought to join the laboratory. The research project will focus in the development and analyses of cell-culture and animal model systems implicated in neurodegeneration. Expertise in several techniques including PCR, cloning, cell culture, Western and Northern analyses is preferred. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology, physiology or a related field. Experience with animal experimentation is desirable, since the successful applicant will have to work with mice. A successful applicant is expected to have a genuine interest, capability of designing and performing research experiments, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. Please send recent CV/biosketch with reference contacts by e-mail to Dr. Ioannis Dragatsis, Department of Physiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 894 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38163, email idragatsis@utmem.edu. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.
Qualifications: PhD or MD/PhD. Prior experience with mouse models is desirable, though not required. Applicant should be willing to work with mice.
Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and based on the prevailing wage for postdoctoral fellows set by the state of Tennessee Department of Labor. The position includes an excellent benefits package (https://academic.utmem.edu/postdoc/postdoc_benefits.html). Located in Memphis, a dynamic Mid-South city rich in culture, history, diversity, music and cuisine, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is one of the largest, most comprehensive academic health centers in the United States with a solid commitment to postdoctoral training. UTHSC is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Title VI/IX/ Section 504/ ADA/ADEA Employer.
How to apply: All candidate must apply online at http://academic.utmem.edu/postdoc. If you accessed information about this position at naturejobs.com, it is not necessary to upload your C.V. to their website. This correspondence should be considered a public record and subject to public inspection pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act.
