Applicants are invited to apply for a post-doctoral position in Department of Pharmacology at Tulane University School of Medicine. The position involves focusing on brain vasculature and mitochondria. We study aging and Alzheimer’s disease; therefore, the applicant is expected to have a background in cerebrovascular sciences. The position involves independently performing experiments (data collection and analysis) and working as part of a team comprised of faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate, and undergraduate students. Proven expertise in rodent surgical techniques (including performing surgeries, handling, and monitoring rodents) and two-photon imaging are critical. The applicant should be familiar with a variety of approaches including fluorescent microscopy, working with isolated vessels, immunofluorescence, western blot, and PCR demonstrated by the applicant’s peer-reviewed publications. The applicant should be able to collect and analyze data, compose manuscripts for publication, as well as for presentations.

Preference will be given to applicants with proven experience in research in cerebrovascular sciences.

Requirements: Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree

 Additional Information:

Applicants are expected to submit a full application that includes: a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; and a summary of research/scholarly accomplishments, interests, and future plans. Also required is the contact information for 3 professional references including e-mail addresses.  Please apply electronically in Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/130677.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

About Tulane University School of Medicine

The Department of Pharmacology at Tulane University School of Medicine research focuses in the area of cardiovascular disease. Our mission is to educate and train medical and graduate students in the principles of pharmacology using modern techniques and will conduct state-of-the-art research in pharmacology-related fields in order to expand the frontiers of science and medicine. We have a strong commitment to graduate, medical, post-graduate and junior faculty training. Our highly collaborative department conducts research, spanning molecular, cellular, and physiological level research with collaborators across the medical school and nationally.

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