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Postdoctoral Fellow - Neurology - Drosophila genetics and Neuroinflammation

Employer
Houston Methodist Academic Insistute
Location
Houston, Texas (US)
Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Closing date
Apr 26, 2023

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

Two Postdoctoral Associate positions in the laboratory of Dr. Hyunglok Chung in the Department of Neurology at Houston Methodist Research Institute. Chung lab is seeking two postdocs: A) focus on determining how lipids in glia contribute to neurodegeneration, particularly via neuroinflammation. B) help diagnose of rare disease patients and identify the therapeutic options using a fly model. Successful applicants will have a Ph.D. in Genetics, Developmental Biology, Neuroscience, or related fields, and previous experiences using Drosophila melanogaster is highly preferred but not required. The candidate is expected to drive and take ownership of their research project, design and perform biological experiments rigorously, work collaboratively with members within and outside the lab, be highly organized and communicative, and maintain a high work ethic.

U.S. News & World Report has named Houston Methodist Hospital the Best Hospital in Texas for 11 years in a row, and No. 15 nationwide. Houston Methodist Research Institute (HMRI) is a non-profit academic research institute affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College and provides unique translational research opportunities. HMRI is located in the Texas Medical Center, adjacent to Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, and MD Anderson Cancer Center, providing ample opportunities to interact with researchers in these neighboring institutions. Applicants should directly e-mail Dr. Chung at hchung2@houstonmethodist.org, a single PDF file that includes their CV and the names/contact information of three references.

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