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Postdoctoral Associate in Brain Infection, Inhibitory Synapse Elimination, and Neuroimmunology Virginia Tech in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Immunology
Funding
Available
Country
United States
University
Virginia Tech
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The Blader Laboratory at Virginia Tech is recruiting a postdoctoral associate to continue research on how infections in the brain lead to neuronal complications such as seizures.
This project builds on prior findings from the laboratory showing that, in infected mice, the majority of inhibitory synapses are eliminated through phagocytosis. The postdoctoral researcher will investigate why inhibitory synapses are selectively removed and identify the neuronal and/or immunological cells and proteins responsible for this synapse elimination.
The role is embedded in an active research environment focused on brain infection, neuronal circuitry, and immune-mediated mechanisms of neural injury. The work is positioned within Virginia Tech, a large research university with broad interdisciplinary strengths and a strong research infrastructure.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Ph.D. in microbiology, neuroscience, immunology, or a related field is required. The Ph.D. must have been awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment, with at least one year of eligibility remaining. Preferred qualifications include experience with rodent models of infection and/or neurological techniques, and a publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
How to apply
Apply through the Virginia Tech careers portal using the provided job link. Prepare to meet the required qualifications and note that a criminal conviction check is required for the successful candidate.
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