Postdoctoral Position in Molecular Neurobiology

The Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology at Emory University has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. Lian Li to study molecular and cellular mechanisms and pathways involved in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer disease and Parkinson disease.  The postdoctoral fellow will help design and conduct research while receiving advanced training to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.  The Li lab is located on Emory University’s main campus and has broad access to the state-of-the-art core facilities and resources as well as collaborative research community at Emory University.

Highly motivated candidates with a recent PhD or MD/PhD degree in the fields of neuroscience, cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, or biochemistry are encouraged to apply.  Demonstrated record of achievements, publications, and experience in neurodegenerative disease research, protein trafficking, posttranslational modifications, cell signaling, network biology, iPS cells, neuronal or glial cell cultures, microscopy, and/or neurodegeneration mouse models are preferred.

Interested applicants should send curriculum vitae with contact information of three references and a cover letter describing research experience, interests, and career goals to Dr. Lian Li at LLI5@emory.edu.

Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.