Description

Job Description

An NIH funded postdoctoralposition is open in the laboratory of Roger Bannister at the University ofMaryland School of Medicine. The successful candidate will utilize heterologous systems and rodent models tostudy how altered CaV channel function contributes to muscle atrophyand the loss of motor units in aging and neuromuscular disease (e.g.,amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

Applicants should possess aPh.D. and/or M.D. degree, with less than five years of postdoctoral experience. The ideal candidate should have arelevant technical expertise and strong communication and writing skills. This position is funded and projected to begin in September 2019 or shortlythereafter.

Qualified individuals should apply to this posting and attach a cover letter, CV, andnames of three references. Specific inquiries should be directed to Dr. Roger Bannister roger.bannister@ucdenver.edu.



Qualifications

Applicants shouldpossess a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, with less than five years of postdoctoralexperience. The ideal candidate should have a relevant technical expertise andstrong communication and writing skills, as well as relevant technical expertise (i.e., experience with patch-clamp recording techniquesand knowledge of ion channel biophysics and/or muscle physiology).

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.