Postdoctoral Associate - Alzheimer’s disease and repeat expansion disorders

Postdoctoral Associate - Alzheimer’s disease and repeat expansion disorders

Ph.D. Degree

The Nguyen lab in the UF College of Medicine is seeking a talent postdoc to join our productive research group at the Center for Neurogenetics, University of Florida.

The postdoc will study molecular mechanisms that repeat expansion variants contribute to Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Conduct key experiments proposed in our funded project and will explore the new research ideas to expand our research avenues to identify additional AD risk genes and to develop disease models.

Work on the projects studying molecular mechanisms that recently identified Alzheimer’s disease risk repeat expansion variants contribute to disease.

Annual salary range is $58,656 - $60,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Ph.D. Degree

Experience in studying repeat expansion disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, human genetics, transcriptomic analysis, epigenetic study, patient derived models, mouse models of neurodegenerative disorders, immuno-based methods, CRISPR/Cas based tools, and molecular pathways.

This is a time-limited position, and all applicants MUST apply online through Careers at UF.

In order to be considered, you must upload references and a resume/CV.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (EDT) of the posting end date.