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Closing date: 30th August
Postdoctoral Fellow at MUSC, Charleston SC. Join Dr Hongkuan Fan’s NIH-funded lab using a new two-photon microscope to study pericytes, neuroinflammation and Alzheimer’s.
A brand-new two-photon microscope is ready to drive discovery—and we’re looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our NIH-funded research program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Our lab investigates the cellular and molecular mechanisms of neurovascular dysfunction and neuroinflammation, with a focus on translating basic discoveries into therapeutic insights.
Our current work centers on the role of pericytes in blood-brain barrier integrity and cerebral blood flow regulation, particularly in the context of Alzheimer’s disease and sepsis. These studies aim to uncover how pericyte-mediated vascular changes contribute to neurodegeneration and cognitive decline.
What We Offer:
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a new two-photon microscope for high-resolution in vivo imaging
- A collaborative, interdisciplinary environment in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Active, well-funded projects addressing critical gaps in neurovascular research
- Opportunities to contribute to both basic and translational neuroscience
Key Techniques:
- In vivo two-photon microscopy
- Genetically modified mouse models
- Molecular and cellular biology
- Small animal surgery
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. and/or M.D. in neuroscience, immunology, vascular biology, or a related field
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Preferred: Experience with small animal surgery and two-photon imaging
Application:
Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to:
Dr. Hongkuan Fan
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Email: fanhong@musc.edu
To apply for this job please visit ukjobs.uky.edu.
