The postdoc will be working in collaboration with the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) to tackle the diagnosis of rare neurological diseases using the fruit fly as a model organism. The UDN physicians identify variants based on sequencing information from patients. The corresponding homologs are then studied in the fruit fly to uncover novel disease-causing genes. The candidate will focus on genes that encode mitochondrial proteins and are associated with  mitochondrial disorders in human patients. His/her work will help us uncover new rare genetic human diseases as well as the underlying mechanisms.
 

• Plans, directs and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments.
• Evaluates and analyzes data.
• Establishes new research protocols and procedures.
• Summarizes research findings and publish results in research journals. 
• Maintains laboratory operations.
• Supervises research staff.

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

• PhD is required

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