Postdoctoral Researcher - Neuropathology & Tau Seeding Study
Overview
The University of Southern California seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead a collaborative NIH-funded project investigating tau seeding in the human brain. This role involves integrating human neuropathology with advanced assays to understand tau propagation across aging and disease. Candidates will contribute to manuscript preparation and multiomic analyses. The ideal applicant has a PhD in relevant fields and a strong background in neurodegenerative disease research.
What You'll Do7
- 1Design and execute experiments to analyze tau seeding patterns in human brain tissue
- 2Perform immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence to detect tau and related proteins
- 3Integrate neuropathology findings with RT-QuIC seed amplification assays
- 4Conduct transcriptomic metabolomic and lipidomic analyses of brain samples
- 5Prepare scientific publications and presentations based on research outcomes
- 6Collaborate with Dr. Allison Kraus’s laboratory at Case Western Reserve University
- 7Maintain detailed documentation of experimental protocols and results
Requirements7
- 1PhD or equivalent doctorate in neuroscience molecular biology biochemistry pathology completed within the last 4 years
- 2Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
- 3Experience with neurodegenerative disease models and tau pathology studies
- 4Proficiency in multiomic dataset analysis techniques
- 5Familiarity with neuropathological staining methods and seed amplification assays
- 6Excellent written communication skills for manuscript preparation
- 7Commitment to ethical research practices and compliance with institutional policies
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