Postdoctoral Researcher Position Available
Postdoctoral position available immediately in the Translational Neurotrauma Laboratory of Dr. Michelle LaPlaca at Georgia Institute of Technology, in Atlanta, GA, in the area of pre-clinical neurotrauma. The NIH funded project entails investigating lipid biomarkers in the brain and biofluids and efflux pathways (blood brain barrier and the glymphatic system) following mild-moderate traumatic brain injury. A Ph.D. degree in neuroscience, physiology, biochemistry, bioengineering or related field is required. Experience in neuroscience, mammalian experimentation, and data analysis is necessary to be successful. Experience in data science, biomarkers, and mass spectroscopy is beneficial, but not necessary. Applicants are expected to have an excellent track record in animal surgery, animal physiology, behavioral and histopathological outcomes, lab organization, team science, and mentoring. A minimum 2-year commitment is preferred. Salary and benefits follow standard NIH scale. Please send cover letter and CV (including names of 3 references) to Dr. Michelle LaPlaca, michelle.laplaca@bme.gatech.edu.