Postdoctoral Positions in Cell Biology and Neurobiology

Summary

Two postdoctoral positions are available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Xuelin Lou at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). The projects will investigate two major areas: 1) Islet ?-cell dysfunction associated with diabetes and 2) Synapse loss mechanisms in neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s). Applicants will be self-motivated, work independently in a team-science setting, and possess excellent communication skills. The successful applicants will join a research team that uses super-resolution microscopy, live-cell imaging, patch-clamp, molecular biology, multi-omics, and mouse disease models to understand the etiology of insulin-secretion deficiency and synaptic degeneration (See https://www.mcw.edu/departments/cell-biology-neurobiology-and-anatomy/people/xuelin-lou-phd).

The positions will provide ample opportunities to develop cutting-edge research skills, creative scholarship, and scientific independence. The PI is committed to mentoring young scientists and nurturing a creative, thoughtful, and collaborative culture. The laboratory is in the Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy at the main campus of MCW, a vibrant private medical school on the west shore of Lake Michigan.

All applicants with relevant backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please submit your CV, single-page research plan/interest, and the contacts of three references to Dr. Lou (xulou@mcw.edu). Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.

Job Duties

Plan, direct and conduct research experiments independently. Evaluate and analyze data, present and publish the findings.  Establish new research methods and procedures. Responsible for laboratory operations and contributing to collaborations.  Supervise research staff and students. Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent in biomedical science or a related field Preferred Qualifications

Research experience in pancreatic ?-cells or central synapses, particularly in membrane trafficking (e.g., exocytosis, endocytosis, or vesicle recycling), actin dynamics, autophagy, mitochondria, synaptic plasticity, or neurodegenerative disorders. Expertise in cell biology approaches such as super-resolution microscopy, 3D-electron microscopy (FIB-SEM or SBF-SEM), patch-clamp, molecule cloning, siRNA, scRNA-seq, and proteomics, etc.

The Medical College of Wisconsin is an EOE/AA Employer.