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POSITION SUMMARY:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Scientist in the laboratories of Einar M. Sigurdsson and Hyung Don Ryoo at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. A candidate with a Ph.D. degree and a strong background in Drosophila genetics is sought to participate in studies on pathogenesis of tauopathies, and to examine tau-targeting therapies in Drosophila_ _models. Opportunities exist for conducting similar experiments focusing on α-synuclein, and to advance these studies to related human cellular and mouse models. Experience in neurodegeneration research with a focus on the tau protein or other protein aggregates and/or biology of antibodies would be beneficial.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. degree and a strong background in Drosophila genetics. Creativity, fluent English, and excellent writing skills are desirable
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