The Cramer laboratory in the UC Irvine Department of Neurobiology and Behavior is accepting applications for a postdoctoral position to study the non-apoptotic roles of caspase-3 in auditory system development. The project will involve in ovo electroporation, DNA plasmid construction, immunofluorescence, and image analysis. In addition, part of the project will explore the roles of extracellular vesicles using purification, biochemistry, proteomics, and grafting studies.
Previous work from our laboratory using similar methods to explore development include:
• DOI: 10.3389/fncir.2016.00084
• DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2020.573345
• DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.844844
• DOI: 10.1186/1749-8104-7-29
The successful candidate will have or soon have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and have demonstrated capability relevant to the design and conduct of experiments and a record of research productivity including first author publications. The appointment will be initially for two years, with possibility of reappointment depending on fund availability and productivity. Salary commensurate with negotiated UC Postdoctoral rates. The position will remain open for one year or until filled.
The Cramer Lab https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/cramerlab/
Qualified candidates should submit curriculum vitae along with the names and addresses of three references to the following on-line recruitment URL:
The salary range for this position is $64,480-$77,327. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoctoral Scholar Scale
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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