Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Boston, MA, US
Fully remote
Ipsc culture and differentiation experience
Advanced live-cell functional assays
Strong data analysis skills
The position focuses on elucidating cellular mechanisms underlying epilepsy in DRPLA and evaluating gene therapy rescue strategies

Job Summary

  • The position focuses on elucidating cellular mechanisms underlying epilepsy in DRPLA and evaluating gene therapy rescue strategies.
  • Candidates will define the role of neuroinflammation in disease progression across rare genetic ataxias using patient-derived iPSC models.
  • The lab investigates early disruptions in neuronal activity driven by intrinsic genetic dysfunction and extrinsic influences like microbiome alterations.

Matching Summary

The position focuses on elucidating cellular mechanisms underlying epilepsy in DRPLA and evaluating gene therapy rescue strategies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • iPSC culture and differentiation experience
  • advanced live-cell functional assays
  • strong data analysis skills

Nice-to-have

  • interest in computational approaches
  • passion for neuroscience
  • collaborative team player

Key Requirements

  • PhD degree required
  • Prior experience in iPSC culture
  • Strong data analysis skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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