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Postdoctoral Research Associate : Chicago, IL, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Anatomy & Cell Biology Department
University of Illinois, Chicago

Job description:
Alzheimer disease research effort focused on the structure/function interactions between the human apoE isoforms and oligomeric Ab. Excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to utilize a new transgenic mouse model and novel “mechanistic biomarkers” as potential therapeutic targets.

An exceptional candidate will be innovative, dedicated and team-oriented. In addition:
1. PhD. Preferably recent graduates (salaries based on NIH scale for years post doctorate).
2. Knowledgeable about neuroinflammation and/or neurodegenerative diseases.
3. Education/experience should be specific to cell biology, including:
a. primary CNS cell isolation and culture
b. various in vitro and in vivo imaging techniques
c. ligand/receptor interactions and intracellular signaling pathways
4. Experience with manuscript preparation and familiarity with grant writing.
Only candidates with these qualifications will be considered.

To apply: To be considered, applications must be received by Monday, November 3, 2014. Please send Curriculum Vitae directly to mladu@uic.edu, with a brief description of research interests, particularly as they relate to the overall goal of our lab (http://ladulab.anat.uic.edu). …

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Job details

Employer:University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine

Website:http://ladulab.anat.uic.edu

Location:808 S. Wood Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Expires:October 10, 2014

Job type:Postdoctoral

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD

Employment type:Contract

Job hours:Full-time