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Helen Louise Gurtner Post Doctoral Fellowships for Neurodegenerative Disease Research at Rocky Mountain Laboratories

Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and other neurodegenerative diseases caused by prion and prion-like self-propagating protein aggregates are among the key research emphases within the Laboratory of Neurological Infections and Immunity (LNII) at NIAID’s Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) in Hamilton, MT. LNII is currently soliciting applications for s for postdoctoral research in this area. In addition to the proteinopathies, pertinent fundamental mechanisms of neurodegeneration will also be considered.

About the position

Situated in the scenic Bitterroot Valley of southwestern Montana, with easy access to some of the finest outdoor recreational opportunities in North America, RML has state-of-the-art facilities that include an operational biosafety level (BSL)-3 facility, a BSL-4 laboratory, and an animal facility that can accommodate work with small animal and nonhuman primate as well as core facilities for genomics, electron microscopy, flow cytometry, metabolomics and bioinformatics.

The research project is to be performed primarily in the laboratory of one or more Principal Investigators (PIs) of the applicants choosing within LNII (https://www.niaid.nih.gov/research/lab-neurological-infections-and-immunity). This project may be developed in consultation with the designated PI (or PIs) and address either fundamental or translational aspects of neurodegeneration

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What you'll need to apply

Candidates are asked to provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for 3 references, and a 2-page proposal outlining the background, aims, and potential outcomes of an initial 2-year research plan. Selection criteria will include:

  • Recent (within 4 years) Ph.D., M.D., or comparable doctoral degree in a relevant field. Current NIH post-doctoral fellows with less than 3 years experience are eligible.
  • Demonstrated past research productivity
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills
  • Potential impact of the research on the development of better diagnostics and therapeutics for patients with neurodegenerative proteinopathies
  • Plausibility of success given the resources available at RML

Contact name

Rachel Feldman

Contact email

rachel.feldman@nih.gov

Qualifications

  • Recent (within 4 years) Ph.D., M.D., or comparable doctoral degree in a relevant field. Current NIH post-doctoral fellows with less than 3 years experience are eligible
  • Demonstrated past research productivity
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills
  • Potential impact of the research on the development of better diagnostics and therapeutics for patients with neurodegenerative proteinopathies
  • Plausibility of success given the resources available at RML

Disclaimer/Fine Print

HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.