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The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Postdoctoral Research Fellow in New York, New York
Postdoctoral fellowships are available to study the molecular and cellular bases of neuronal dysfunction using the pediatric disorders, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and Glut1 deficiency syndrome (Glut1 DS) as disease paradigms. SMA is the most common genetic cause of childhood mortality. Glut1 DS is a significant cause of pediatric epilepsies. Current projects involve using model mice (J. Clin. Invest. 130: 1271; Neuron, 111: 1-17; J. Clin. Invest.124: 785; Nat. Commun. 8:14152) to 1) Define the cellular site(s) of action of the SMN and Glut1 proteins in causing neuronal degeneration, 2) Determine molecular pathways that link reduced SMN or Glut1 protein to neuronal loss or dysfunction and 3) Develop novel treatments for SMA, Glut1 DS and other neurodegenerative diseases. Applicants must have a published track record in molecular genetics. Expertise in mouse neurobiology, RNA biology and bioinformatics is highly desirable. In addition candidates must be team players, demonstrate initiative and communicate effectively. The salary for the position is highly competitive and the academic research environment is internationally recognized as being among the best.
PhD
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Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly