What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow, Neuroscience, Peripheral Nerve Disease position at University of Missouri-Columbia?
NextGen Precision Health
The laboratory of Dr. Kathryn Moss is seeking multiple highly motivated postdoctoral fellows to join our team. Our lab is part of a growing neuromuscular research community through the NextGen Precision Health Initiative and postdoctoral fellows will benefit from a vibrant and highly collaborative lab environment. The Moss lab is focused on identifying molecular, cellular and systems mechanisms driving pathogenesis of the most common inherited peripheral nerve disease, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) with the goal of facilitating therapy development for this debilitating disease. We use a variety of techniques including transgenic mouse models, cell culture, mouse neuromuscular behavioral assays and nerve conduction studies and widefield/confocal/electron microscopy.
Postdoctoral fellows will be an important part of an interdisciplinary team and develop skillsets supporting their transition to independence including mentoring students and grant writing.
100% on-site work.
PhD or equivalent in neuroscience, cell biology or related discipline.
Candidates will be evaluated on their persuasive communicators with exceptional organizational and time management skills. They must demonstrate the following durable skills: leadership, character, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, metacognition, growth mindset, and fortitude.
Salary is commensurate with experience starting at NIH pay scale.
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research/Training Interests (1-2 pages): Summarizing your current interests and expertise, long-term career goals and how postdoctoral training would facilitate those goals.
- List of 3-5 Professional References
Review of applications will continue until positions are filled.
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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
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