Postdoctoral Scholar, Physiology

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The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Scholar to lead in vivo and ex vivo studies investigating the mechanisms regulating blood flow in the brain and retina in health and disease, with projects spanning neurovascular signaling, Alzheimer's disease, neurodevelopmental disorders, and brain tumor–vascular interactions. The fellow will design and perform experiments using advanced physiological and imaging techniques, including cranial window preparations, two-photon and confocal imaging, capillary blood flow measurements, targeted pharmacological and optical stimulation, electrophysiology, and transgenic mouse models, complemented by ex vivo vascular preparations and molecular approaches. Beyond experimental execution, the fellow will participate in all aspects of the research process, including hypothesis development, experimental design, data analysis, interpretation, and manuscript preparation. The fellow will also be encouraged to develop independent research directions, pursue extramural funding, contribute to grant proposals, and gain leadership experience through the training and mentorship of graduate students, undergraduate students, and other research trainees in a supportive and collaborative environment.

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in Physiology, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Research experience in an animal model system, with a record of productive, independent laboratory work.
• Completion of a doctoral degree in the appropriate discipline is required.
• The doctoral degree must have been completed within the five years immediately preceding the first date of appointment as a postdoctoral fellow at the University.
• The individual cannot have held previous positions in the professional ranks.

• Experience with rodent surgery, in vivo imaging or recording, or other live-animal physiological measurement.
• Expertise in one or more of: fluorescence or confocal imaging, two-photon microscopy, electrophysiology, ex vivo tissue or vascular preparations, transgenic mouse models, molecular biology, or quantitative image and data analysis.
• Interest in vascular biology, neurovascular coupling, or neurological disease; prior experience in these areas is welcome but not required.
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills, with an interest in developing independent research directions, pursuing extramural funding, and mentoring junior trainees.

1) Curriculum vitae

2) Cover letter describing previous research experience, scientific interests, and career goals

3) Contact information for three professional references (name, email and phone)

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.