Postdoctoral Scholar, Physiology (Gonzales Lab)

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 Alzheimers 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 labs 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.

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 states 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.

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.

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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine