A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your CV. The cover letter should specifically address why you are interested in this position and how your experience and skills directly relate to the responsibilities and qualifications of this position and include a brief statement of research areas and the names of three references.. The Michigan Neuroscience Institute is an inclusive workplace that encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds and with diverse experiences to apply.
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The Allada laboratory (alladalab.org) at the Michigan Neuroscience Institute (MNI) at the University of Michigan seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to apply molecular and genetic methods to reveal the molecular and circuit bases of sleep homeostasis and links to neurodegeneration. The position applies methods such as genetics, molecular biology, RNA-sequencing, FACS, biochemistry, confocal imaging as well as behavioral and -omic data analyses. These require accurately and effectively applying these methods with minimal supervision. The position must effectively interact with computational biologists for input and feedback, establish effective workflows for data analysis, and effectively convey results of data to both internal and external audiences in the form of oral and written presentations, including publications, following explicit guidelines. We are especially interested in those with experience with sleep in mouse models.
Must possess a Ph.D. in neuroscience or other closely related field.
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