Description

We invite applications for an Edson Foundation Postdoctoral Research Scholar in the ASU Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center (NDRC) at Arizona State University’s. The NDRC is a center in the world renown Biodesign Institute and the fellowship would be in the laboratory of Dr. Ramon Velazquez. Under the direction of founding director Dr. Jeffrey Kordower, the goal of the Edson Foundation and NDRC is to fund research and scholars that will aid in new discoveries and solutions to better the quality of life for people affected by neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. 

The selected candidate will work in the Velazquez laboratory, which is focused on identifying early molecular events that are triggered by environmental factors that accelerate disease. This lab is also interested in drug discovery and dietary supplementation of B-like vitamins as a method to prevent disease progression. Additionally, the lab has a strong focus on understanding why individuals with Down Syndrome (a genetic disorder resulting in intellectual disabilities) show an increase prevalence of Alzheimer's disease. The Velazquez lab uses a variety of model systems, including invitro cell models of disease, transgenic rodent models, and both nonhuman primate and human tissue from patients.

We will begin reviewing applications May 15th, 2023 and will continue to review incoming applications on a biweekly basis until the position is filled.

Essential Duties:

• Rodent handling, behavioral assessment, drug delivery and tissue collection.
• Microscopy, unbiased stereology, confocal imaging, and molecular biology methods.
• Data analysis, manuscript preparation, and oral presentations
• Writing grant proposals to submit to the National Insititute of Health and other organizations (e.g. The Alzheimer's Association) 
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
• Actively participating in journal clubs, lab meetings, and international conferences 

Qualifications

• Must be highly motivated and have prior experience in neurobiology, with a strong focus in neurodegenerative diseases.
• Must have a strong background in wet lab techniques such as immunohistochemistry, immunoblots, tissue homogenization and qPCR.
• A strong background in biostatistics and bioinformatics is a plus.
• Motivated to learn skills that implement a multidisciplinary approach, from behavioral to molecular levels of study. 
• Must be a team player, as collaborations are a key driver to produce impactful research at the NDRC.

Application Instructions

Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and the names of three professional references in the application through the Interfolio website.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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The Biodesign institute is home to the ASU-Banner Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center (NDRC); this is a collaboration between ASU and Banner officially entered into in July 2015. The goal of NDRC is to develop a world-class research center that houses basic and translational researchers to address etiology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. We share a strong desire to collaborate in an effort to advance scientific progress against Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases, to make meaningful contributions to the understanding and promotion of healthy existence, to establish an organization that unites clinical and basic research in an effort to bridge the gap between discovery, and delivery of health care of affected populations. NDRC serves as the basic research arm and Banner Health serves as the clinical research arm of the partnership.

For more information please about this opportunity visit, https://apply.interfolio.com/124571.