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Postdoctoral Scholar, Physiology (Gonzales Lab)

Position Number: 6244616
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: Medicine - Other Medicine

Postdoctoral Scholar, Physiology (Gonzales Lab)

R0147355
Medicine, Reno - University of Nevada School of Medicine

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The lab of Albert Gonzales, PhD, is seeking its next postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Physiology & Cell Biology.

The postdoctoral scholar will lead research focused on the role of capillary physiology in both health and disease. Ongoing funded projects examine how capillary endothelial cells and pericytes contribute to the pathophysiology of various disorders, including myopia, age-related macular degeneration, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer. The postdoc will be responsible for designing and performing experiments using a range of advanced physiological and biophysical techniques. These include ex vivo pressurized tissue preparations, high-speed, high-resolution light microscopy, in vivo multiphoton imaging, patch-clamp electrophysiology, lipid bilayer electrophysiology, Using chamber recordings, and pressure myography. Beyond experimental execution, the postdoc will be involved in all aspects of the research process: formulating hypotheses, developing and refining protocols, conducting rigorous data collection and analysis, interpreting findings within the broader scientific context, and preparing manuscripts for publication.

The postdoc will also be encouraged to develop independent research directions aligned with the lab's core interests, apply for extramural funding, contribute to grant proposals, and participate in collaborative projects within and outside the lab, while also mentoring and training graduate and undergraduate students in a supportive and collaborative research environment.

Required Qualifications

The candidate must hold a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree in Physiology or a related field acquired within five years from start date
The ideal candidate will possess experience in patch-clamp electrophysiology and vascular physiology

Compensation Grade

Postdoctoral Scholar

Pay will be commensurate or above NIH stipend.

Reno, Nevada is a progressive, growing, and dynamic community. Located less than 30 minutes' drive away from beautiful Lake Tahoe, world-class skiing, trekking, and mountain biking in the Sierra Nevada mountains are easily accessible. We were recently highlighted as Happiest Place to Live in 2023 by Outside magazine: https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/destinations/north-america/happiest-places-to-live-us/

Search Contact

Albert Gonzales, PhD

albertgonzales@med.unr.edu

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

1) CV

2) Cover letter highlighting research background, technical expertise, and short- and long-term goals

3) Contact information for three professional references

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)

For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to 'A Healthy Nevada', nation, and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our mission. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we success with trust and respect.

Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services, and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state's rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients, and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees, patients, and students.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

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Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevadas land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a "Top Tier" Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

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