Postdoctoral Researcher - Neurosciences (Epilepsy)Job #JPF02639
Recruitment PeriodOpen date: February 1st, 2021 Next review date: Monday, Mar 1, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Monday, Jan 31, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position descriptionDescription Research Description Research Activity Basic Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Document Requirements About Dr. Shtrahman is a board-certified neurologist with graduate training in physics and Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosciences at UCSD. Dr. Shtrahman’s lab develops and utilizes optical techniques to probe the function of hippocampal and neocortical circuits within the brain. His research focuses on how developing neurons in the adult dentate gyrus encode memories in the brain and become altered in epilepsy and other diseases of the nervous system. Through its location and its distinguished reputation, UCSD serves as the conduit for scientific dialogue throughout the region and has formed key partnerships with the Salk Institute, the Scripps Research Institute and the Sanford/Burnham Institute. With approximately 140 faculty members, UCSD’s Department of Neurosciences is among the nation's largest and is among the nation’s leaders in NIH funding. The program's labs, medical centers and clinics are located in the heart of the San Diego life sciences district. The Department offers a rich training environment with is its unique blend of clinical neurologists and basic scientists. They collaborate in the diagnosis, management, and research of neurodegenerative diseases, especially Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, Huntington's disease, Down syndrome, stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, metabolic disorders, and neuro-developmental disorders, including autism. Dr. Jong Rho https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=rho+jm&sort=date For further information, please contact Dr. Jong Rho jrho@health.ucsd.edu or Dr. Matthew Shtrahman mshtrahman@health.ucsd.edu. You may apply here: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF02639 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Application RequirementsDocument requirements
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