Postdoctoral Fellow - Chronic Stress-Induced Hypertension Research

Job Description

This is a postdoctoral fellow position in the lab of Dr. De-Pei Li in the Department of Medicine, Center for Precision Medicine. Dr. Li’s research focus is neural mechanisms involved in cardiovascular diseases and chronic stress. Identifying cellular and synaptic mechanisms involved in cardiovascular diseases and chronic stress-related neurological disorders are critical for developing novel therapeutics to treat these diseases. The ongoing projects in the lab are to explore the role of neuroendocrine dysfunction in hypertension and other brain disorders. Dr. Li and his team use multiple experimental approaches including electrophysiology, molecular biology, and transgenics in the research projects. The postdoctoral fellow on Dr. Li’s team will actively contribute to the ongoing research activities in the lab involving neural mechanisms underlying chronic stress-induced hypertension. Examples of research responsibilities include electrophysiological recording in brain slices, performing stress procedures, immunostaining, and behavioral testing. The postdoctoral fellow in this position will gain hands on experience in lab safety, research procedures, and the administrative aspects of research.

The position is supported by the MU Research Excellence Postdoc Program (REP) which is aimed to support faculty and postdoctoral scholars to successfully pursue major external funding. In addition to the cutting-edge research, multiple professional development activities will be provided by the Director of the Office of Postdoctoral Education and the Research & Grant Development Specialist. The REP offers a competitive salary plus fringe benefits.

Qualifications

PhD or MD

Application Materials

• Cover letter expressing interest in the position
• Detailed CV
• Research statement (up to 3 pages)
• Abstract or full length of the Doctoral dissertation
• Writing sample (up to 40 pages in length)
• A List of 3 references

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This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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