A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Peng Jiang at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (http://unmc.edu/mmi/departments/devneuroscience/jianglab/jianglab-research.html). The research theme of Jiang lab is on investigating cellular and molecular basis of neural development and pathogenesis of neurological disease using human pluripotent stem cells. We focus on (i) establishment of disease-specific human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs); (ii) development of hiPSC-based in vitro differentiation and in vivo transplantation models to study pathogenesis of neurodevelopmental diseases, such as Down syndrome; and (iii) preclinical study for hiPSC-based cell therapies utilizing animal models of CNS injuries, such as brain hypoxic-ischemic injury. We have been using a combination of multidisciplinary techniques in our research, including stem cell reprogramming, electrophysiology/patch-clamp recording, molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, microarray and RNA-sequencing techniques, transgenic and surgically induced animal models, and animal behavioral testing.

We are looking for individuals who are interested in working on differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells to neural cells or tissues, and application of stem cell technologies to the development of in vitro and in vivo models of human neurodevelopment and disease. Candidates should have a good publication record and Ph.D. in neurobiology, developmental neuroscience, stem cell biology or related fields. Experience with electrophysiology, culture and neural differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells, viral preparation and infection, intracerebral cell transplantation, and animal work are desired. Candidates should also demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a strong passion and commitment to science.

Interested candidates should submit their CV including names and contact information of three references and a brief description of their research experience and career goals via the following link: https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/26719…

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Job details

Employer:University of Nebraksa Medical Center

Website:http://unmc.edu/mmi/index.html

Location:985960 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, United States

Expires:April 22, 2016

Job type:Postdoctoral

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD

Employment type:Contract

Job hours:Full-time