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Postdoctoral - Neurosciences focusing on neuroinflammation and translational stroke research

Employer
University of New Mexico
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Salary
Commensurate with experience and NIH guidelines
Closing date
Aug 22, 2021

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Neuroscience
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Postdoc
Organization Type
Academia

A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Surojit Paul’s laboratory in the Department of Neurology at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, USA. The position is supported by NIH funded RO1 grant. Dr. Paul studies the role of a brain-enriched and neuron-specific tyrosine phosphatase, STEP (also known as Ptpn5) in normal brain function, aging and neurological disorders. His group has established a neuroprotective role of STEP in ischemic stroke, and is pursuing an integrated approach at the molecular, cellular and systems level to understand the basis of this neuroprotection and develop STEP-derived therapeutic agents. He currently holds multiple national and international patents on STEP peptide mimetics. Ongoing research in his lab is focused on evaluating the role of STEP in neuroimmune communication and the efficacy of STEP-peptide mimetics in regulating post-ischemic inflammatory response in the brain. The ultimate goal is  to translate these preclinical findings into the development of novel approaches to minimize stroke-induced brain damage in patients with or without comorbidities. The research program presents the opportunity to utilize a variety of approaches including cell culture, molecular biology, protein chemistry, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, small animal surgery (rat and mouse models of middle cerebral artery occlusion, implantation of micro-pump etc.), pharmacological intervention in both in vitro and in vivo models, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of brain, behavioral studies as well as knockout and transgenic mice studies.

Representative publications from the lab include:

Journal of Neuroscience, (2013), 33:17814

Neurobiology of Aging (2016), 41: 25-38

Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism (2019), 39: 1069-1084

Brain Behavior & Immunity (2021), 93: 141-155

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree with a strong background in neuroscience and biochemistry. Expertise in cell culture, protein chemistry, cell biology, molecular biology and a conceptual understanding of neuronal signal transduction pathways is essential. Candidates should have some research experience in handling rat or mice.  Experience in middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) in rodents and behavioral studies is a plus. The successful candidate is expected to have excellent communication and writing skills and capable of working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience.

Additional Information:

University of New Mexico is an excellent institution with state-of-the-art research facilities. Fellows have access to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity for collaboration in both basic and clinical departments. The environment is diverse and multicultural.

Interested applicants should send a pdf document with a cover letter describing research experience, curriculum vitae including list of publications and names of three references to Dr. Surojit Paul at spaul@salud.unm.edu.

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