Research Fellow-Neuroscience-Fiesel lab Job at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL

  • Mayo Clinic
  • Jacksonville, FL

Job Description

Description

Postdoctoral research positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Fabienne Fiesel to investigate pathogenic mechanisms of neurodegeneration at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville Florida.

The Fiesel lab studies molecular pathways that regulate tau biology and protein homeostasis with a particular interest in UFMylation and how alterations therein contribute to Alzheimers disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. The lab employs a multi-disciplinary approach using state-of-the-art techniques in cell biology biochemistry imaging and proteomics to illuminate the underlying disease biology in iPSC-derived cell models in vivo in mice and in human clinical and neuropathological specimens.


Specific research projects include

1) investigation of mechanisms regulating tau aggregation and propagation in Alzheimers disease and related tauopathies

2) identification of UFM1-modified proteins and pathways using biochemical and proteomic approaches

3) mechanistic studies of tau and UFMylation in iPSC-derived cells and mouse models as well as

4) genetic and pharmacological modulation of UFMylation as a potential therapeutic strategy.


How to Apply: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter outlining research interests and achievements along with their curriculum vitae to Fabienne Fiesel ().

For an overview of research and laboratory visit: Clinic and the Department of Neuroscience offer an outstanding research and training environment with a competitive stipend and a generous fringe benefit package.

Qualifications

Applications are invited from highly motivated candidates holding a recent Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. with a strong research background in neuroscience cell biology or biochemistry. Expertise in iPSC models mouse work imaging or proteomics approaches is addition qualified candidates should have a record of impactful peer-reviewed publications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential

Job Tags

Full time

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