Post Doctoral Research Fellow
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The Department of Neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (George Uhl MD PhD PI) isrecruiting for highly qualified postdoctoral researchers. Researchers will aid work that isdeveloping new small molecules toward use in humans. They will aid understanding of the novel targets that have been identified in human genome wide association and confirmatory mouse model experiments. Major current foci: inhibitors and substrate-selective positive allosteric modulators of the receptor type protein tyrosine phosphatase PTPRD as novel therapeutics for addictions and Alzheimers disease neurofibrillary pathology respectively. (see Uhl et al PNAS 2018 for lead compound PTPRD phosphatase inhibitor).
We seek highly motivated scientists with PhD and/or MD in an appropriate field. Experience in molecular biology biochemistry molecular genetics mouse behavioral assays as well as willingness to learn associated areas are positives. We are interested in researchers who can work well independently and in collaboration with University and VA researchers with medicinal chemistry behavioral molecular genetic neurology and drug development backgrounds.
UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the recruitment process please contact us atand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Individuals who are interested should submit a detailed CV a brief statement including interests and skills and the names of three references and a short description of their doctoral training and career goals to:
George Uhl MD PhD FANA FACNP
Neurology University of Maryland and VAMHCS (BT/127)
Suite 4A-150
10 North Greene Street
Baltimore MD 21201
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Employment Type
Grant
