Principal Investigator, Dr. Warren G. Tourtellotte is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team!

The Tourtellotte Lab studies the role of microglia immune function in neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s Disease (Gomez et al., Nat. Aging, 5(7): 1280), and the role of growth factor signaling in peripheral neuropathy (Li et al., J. Clin. Invest., 130(5):2478; Gosh and Tourtellotte, Ann. Rev. Pathology, 16:487; Jackson et al., Development 141(12):2452). A Postdoctoral Scientist position is immediately available to work on microglia in neurodegeneration. Workingindependently,butinclosecooperationandconsultationwiththePrincipalInvestigatorandother Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period. The candidate will be expected to design and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, troubleshoot experiments, analyze data for publication and grant applications, present research at national and international meetings, and prepare manuscripts for publication.Teaching other research staff, students and clinical residents may be required. Although not responsible for generating grant funds, as a part of this Fellowship the successful candidate would be expected to compete for funding to advance their career development.

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. Analyzes and interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• May assist in the preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Designs and performs experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator.
• May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyzes interpret, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.

Education:

• Doctorate Degree in area directly related to field of research specialization is required.

Experience and Skills:

• Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.
• Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.