美国佛吉尼亚大学神经科学博士后职位

Postdoctoral Research Associate, 0615223

The Department of Neurology at the University of Virginia seeks a postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the neuro-oncology laboratory of Dr. Benjamin Purow, MD. The incumbent will work on exciting projects on new targets in glioblastomas and other cancers, microRNAs in glioblastoma, and ways to target subsets of glioblastoma and other brain tumors. Additional duties will include writing and preparing manuscripts for scientific publication, participation in lab meetings and active collaboration with other researchers. Candidates must have a MD and/or PhD in hand by start date, have less than 3 years' postdoctoral experience, and have published in peer-reviewed journals. The candidate must have demonstrated expertise in basic neuroscience or molecular biology research. Previous experience in neuro-oncology laboratory research is preferred. The candidate must work independently and ethically, document all research data appropriately, apply for independent funding where applicable, and publish data in qualified journals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. The candidate should demonstrate potential to be trained as an independent investigator.