Purdue University, a leading research and education institute based in Indiana, is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the fields of neurotrauma and neurodegenerative diseases research. The position will involve working on research projects seeking to understand the pathological mechanisms of motor and sensory deficits. This includes motor dysfunction result from ionic channel abnormalities, and pathological behavior stemming from local physical and chemical disturbances. The electrophysiological expression of various channels of interest will be assessed at levels of dorsal root ganglion, spinal cord, and brain, using both in vitro and in vivo rodent models. The technologies involved will be mainly extracellular or intracellular potential recording and imaging isolated tissues and neurons.
Minimum requirement for the position: PhD or equivalent degree in neuroscience, engineering or a related discipline.
This person will join an active multidisciplinary research team in the Center for Paralysis Research. There will also be opportunity for collaboration with the large neuroscience community at Purdue University, West Lafayette campus. This is initially a three-year, full-time position, with the high possibility of being renewed for a longer period based on funding and satisfactory performance.
Riyi Shi, MD, PhD
Mari Hulman George Endows Professor of Applied Neuroscience
Director, Center for Paralysis Research
Department of Basic Medical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-1244
Tel: 765-4949-6446
Email: riyi@purdue.edu
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