Postdoctoral Research Associate Epilepsy Research
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Epilepsy ResearchAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking qualified candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to assist with Epilepsy Research.
Duties include:
Conducting a range of in vivo and in vitro experiments.
Immunoprecipitation.
Viral vectors studies including vector design and cloning.
RNA sequencing.
Proteomics/transcriptomics and bioinformatics.
PLA.
Immunohistochemistry on brain sections.
Surgery to implant electrodes and EEG acquisition and analysis.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in neuronscience (neurodegeneration).
Proven track record and publications.
Degree related to the medical or Veterinary field
Department/Program & College Description:
Our research goal is to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms of disease modification in experimental models of epilepsy and organophosphate-induced long-term Neurotoxicity. Our ongoing research demonstrated that targeting seizure-induced neuroinflammation prevents long-term neurodegeneration and modifies the development of epilepsy/disease progression
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Start Date:March 1 2026
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
March 30 2028Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Program
Original Posting Date:
December 18 2025Posting Close Date:
January 30 2026Job Requisition Number:
R18326Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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