Postdoctoral Fellow -Neurological Surgery (Xiang Gao Lab)

at  Emergency Medicine of Indiana

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Neurological Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in traumatic brain injury (TBI). The postdoctoral fellow will work in the laboratory of Dr. Xiang Gao (Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery and SNRI). The Gao lab uses rodent animal brain injury models to study the molecular mechanisms behind the pathological changes post-trauma. A primary goal is the discovery and characterization of new molecule targets for new interventions to treat TBI, through genetics, histological, and RNA-sequencing methods.
IUSM is committed to being an institution that reflects the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve and pursues the values of equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our learners, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.
Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues, and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city, and surrounding suburbs, enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport, being named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation/.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have training in the fields of molecular genetics and/or neurobiology or related fields, and some familiarity with animal handling. Additional experience in imaging and other computational approaches is a plus.

Please refer the Job description for details