Postdoctoral Fellowship Position at BRAINS Research Group

Houston, TX    ·    PostDoc

An exciting postdoctoral position is available immediately to study how the gut microbiome affects inflammation in aging and post-stroke recovery in The BRAINS Research Group at the McGovern Medical School part of University of Texas Houston. The candidate will benefit from a multi-disciplinary training experience in a highly collaborative environment. The BRAINS’ Research Group is a dedicated network of NIH & AHA funded scientists conducting basic, translational, and clinical studies to understand how sex differences, aging, and inflammation affect post-stroke recovery identifying targets for possible treatments. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain in vivo experience in stroke models using techniques, such as, ELISA/multiplex, flow cytometry, Quantitative RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry, behavioral testing, among others.

• Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in molecular/cell biology, microbiology, immunology, gastroenterology or a related discipline with strong organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Previous experience with in vitro and in vivo models, and a strong background in immunology, microbiology, bioinformatics, and RNAseq analysis if highly desirable.
• Salary and benefits will be commensurate with the NIH and the UTHealth guidelines.

To apply for this position, send your CV with names/contact info of 3 references to Diego Morales-Scheihing Ph.D.,MBA. Sr. Program Manager (Diego.Morales@uth.tmc.edu).

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