Job Description The laboratory of Dr. Brian Gordon (https://sites.wustl.edu/gordonlab/ ) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to join the Neuroimaging Laboratories (NIL) at Washington University in St. Louis (https://sites.wustl.edu/nillabs/ ). The fellow will join NIH-funded projects to understand longitudinal brain-behavior associations in individuals with both sporadic and autosomal dominant Alzheimer disease (AD). These cohorts are deeply phenotyped and include PET (amyloid and tau), biofluid (CSF and plasma), MRI, and neuropsychological testing. Researchers will have the opportunity to collaborate with other world class faculty in the NIL, as well as at the Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center.
Given the richness of the available data, the focus of the position will be tailored to the postdoc’s particular interests and strengths. Some current projects of emphasis in the lab are:
- Cross-modal study of biomarkers (e.g. tau PET and CSF ptau181, ptau217, and ptau205).
- Comparison and validation of multiple tau PET tracers (Flortaucipir and MK-6240).
- Predicting the spread of pathology using connectivity derived from DTI and resting state fMRI.
- Understanding how pre-clinical pathology erroneously contributes to estimates of “normal” aging.
- Exploring differences between sporadic and autosomal dominant forms of AD.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.
Working Conditions
This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
Salary Range
Base pay is commensurate with experience.
Applicant Special Instructions
Interested candidates should send a CV and references to Dr. Brian Gordon at bagordon@wustl.edu .
Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/ .
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.
EEO/AA Statement
Washington University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation. Women, minorities, protected veterans and the disabled are strongly encouraged to apply.
Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
Job Description
The laboratory of Dr. Brian Gordon (https://sites.wustl.edu/gordonlab/ ) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to join the Neuroimaging Laboratories (NIL) at Washington University in St. Louis (https://sites.wustl.edu/nillabs/ ). The fellow will join NIH-funded projects to understand longitudinal brain-behavior associations in individuals with both sporadic and autosomal dominant Alzheimer disease (AD). These cohorts are deeply phenotyped and include PET (amyloid and tau), biofluid (CSF and plasma), MRI, and neuropsychological testing. Researchers will have the opportunity to collaborate with other world class faculty in the NIL, as well as at the Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center.
Given the richness of the available data, the focus of the position will be tailored to the postdoc’s particular interests and strengths. Some current projects of emphasis in the lab are:
- Cross-modal study of biomarkers (e.g. tau PET and CSF ptau181, ptau217, and ptau205).
- Comparison and validation of multiple tau PET tracers (Flortaucipir and MK-6240).
- Predicting the spread of pathology using connectivity derived from DTI and resting state fMRI.
- Understanding how pre-clinical pathology erroneously contributes to estimates of “normal” aging.
- Exploring differences between sporadic and autosomal dominant forms of AD.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.
Working Conditions
This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
Salary Range
Base pay is commensurate with experience.
Applicant Special Instructions
Interested candidates should send a CV and references to Dr. Brian Gordon at bagordon@wustl.edu .
Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/ .
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.
EEO/AA Statement
Washington University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation. Women, minorities, protected veterans and the disabled are strongly encouraged to apply.
Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
