Postdoctoral Scholarships in Disease-focused Neuroscience (gladstone)

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Are you a creative neuroscientist with a keen interest in neurological and psychiatric disorders who would like to contribute to this important area in an intellectually stimulating, interdisciplinary academic environment?

Opportunity: Postdoctoral Scholarships in Disease-focused NeuroscienceJOB IS FROM: postdocjobs.oneVIEW

The Mucke Laboratory has a long track record of innovative research contributions and of training leaders in this field. We are inviting applications from talented students with matching interests and ambitions to join our highly interactive team of scientists at the Gladstone Institutes and UCSF in San Francisco.

Successful candidates will work directly with Dr. Lennart Mucke and become part of a dedicated and collaborative team focusing on processes that cause cognitive disorders, ranging from dementias to epileptic encephalopathies and autism spectrum disorders. We use rodent and tissue culture models to investigate disease mechanisms and address related fundamental neuroscientific questions at molecular, cellular, network and behavioral levels. Experimental models are also used to develop and evaluate novel therapeutic strategies. The clinical relevance and translational potential of these strategies are assessed through collaborations with leading clinical programs.

Dr. Mucke is fully committed to results-oriented mentorship and has an outstanding record of helping individuals of diverse backgrounds pursue successful careers in academia or industry.

Position Requirements:

Candidates should possess a PhD, MD, or both and have a strong background in neuroscience or other relevant areas of biomedical research, as well as an outstanding record of academic achievements and research productivity.

To apply, please include your statement of research interests and experience, CV and 3 references.

Hiring Range:

$64,480-$76,980 (DOE)

Gladstone Perks & Benefits

• People–work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.

• A meaningful place to grow and learn–whether it’s your professional skills or scientific knowledge, we have the resources and environment to advance either so you can better support Gladstone’s mission to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrow’s leaders in an inspiring and diverse environment.

• Healthy work/life balance–you are highly engaged and productive at work because you can have time to recharge and enjoy a vibrant life outside of work.

• Compensation–competitive salary. Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

• Excellent benefits–generous medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid vacation, commuter benefits, access to free shuttle transportation.
   

​Gladstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other non-job related characteristic. We make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment.