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A NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available at University of Nevada (UNR) School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, Reno, Nevada.. The position offers a highly competitive NIH Postdoctoral level salary, benefits, an outstanding research environment here at Center for Molecular & Cellular Signal Transduction in the Cardiovascular system, UNR. The candidate must hold a Ph. D. or equivalent in molecular biology, physiology or related fields, and have first author publications in peer reviewed journals.. Qualified applicants will be motivated individuals with a strong background in vivo rodent experiments, molecular biology, and able to work independently.. Prospective candidates will be trained in areas including conscious animal blood pressure recording using telemetry system, brain-targeted microinjection for gene or drugs delivery, confocal and super resolution microscopy imaging, molecular and cellular basis study of signaling pathways.. City of Reno is located in the Northern Nevada, about 36 miles from Lake Tahoe with plenty of hiking trails and ski resorts along Sierra Nevada.

postdoctoral scholar

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Job Description
A NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available at University of Nevada (UNR) School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, Reno, Nevada. The position is available to investigate the neural mechanisms of glucose regulation, hypertension, and metabolic diseases.

The position offers a highly competitive NIH Postdoctoral level salary, benefits, an outstanding research environment here at Center for Molecular & Cellular Signal Transduction in the Cardiovascular system, UNR.  The candidate must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in molecular biology, physiology or related fields, and have first author publications in peer reviewed journals. Qualified applicants will be motivated individuals with a strong background  in vivo  rodent experiments, molecular biology, and able to work independently. Preferred candidates would have expertise either in brain nanoinjection using stereotaxic apparatus or glucose phenotyping. Prospective candidates will be trained in areas including conscious animal blood pressure recording using telemetry system, brain-targeted microinjection for gene or drugs delivery, confocal and super resolution microscopy imaging, molecular and cellular basis study of signaling pathways.

City of Reno is located in the Northern Nevada, about 36 miles from Lake Tahoe with plenty of hiking trails and ski resorts along Sierra Nevada. If you have a passion for cardiovascular science and like outdoor activities, this is the perfect place for you.

Required Qualifications
PhD in Pharmacology, Physiology, or related field obtained within 5 years of position start date

Compensation Grade
Postdoctoral Scholar

Department Contact
Yumei Feng Earley, MD, PhD
yumeifeng@med.unr.edu

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)
1) CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact information for three professional references

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)
For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to 'A Healthy Nevada', nation, and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our four-part mission of education, research, clinical service, and diversity. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we success with trust and respect.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is an inclusive and engaged community. We recognize that diverse faculty and leaders add value to the educational experience and promote excellence in our teaching, patient care, and research missions. We seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.

Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services, and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state’s rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding       technologically-advanced       infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients, and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees, patients, and students.

This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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