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RESEARCH SCIENTIST PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE
Van Andel Institute (VAI), a leading independent biomedical research facility, is dedicated to determining the epigenetic, genetic, molecular and cellular origins of cancer, Parkinson’s and other diseases, and translating those findings into effective therapies. The Institute is home to more than 400 scientists and support staff that work in on-site laboratories and in collaborative partnerships that span the globe.
A funded RESEARCH SCIENTIST position is available in the laboratory of DR. HONG-YUAN CHU, Van Andel Institute, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. The laboratory is part of the Department of Neurodegenerative Science and studies the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease at the molecular, cellular, and neural circuitry levels. The Research Scientist will work in a highly interdisciplinary environment that allows close interaction with a growing Parkinson’s research community at VAI. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to build their knowledge, expertise, and network in the field of neurodegeneration research and to further help their career development.
*Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship positions are also currently available in the growing lab of Dr. Hong-yuan Chu. For more details, please visit: HTTPS://BIT.LY/3HF425H
QUALIFICATIONS
HOW TO APPLY: HTTPS://BIT.LY/3GZM8EX
This position will be open until filled.
For position related questions you are welcome to email Hong-Yuan Chu, Ph.D. at hongyuan.chu@vai.org. If you have questions about the application process or working at VAI you are welcome to email Megan Doerr, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Megan.Doerr@vai.org.
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AS VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE IS A DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE EMPLOYER, ALL PROSPECTIVE NEW EMPLOYEES UNDERGO A URINALYSIS/DRUG TEST AS PART OF OUR PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS. THIS IS A 7-PANEL DRUG SCREEN AND IT INCLUDES TESTING FOR MARIJUANA, COCAINE, AMPHETAMINES, OPIATES, PCP, BARBITURATES, AND BENZODIAZEPINES.
ABOUT GRAND RAPIDS, MI Van Andel Institute is located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI which is the second largest city in Michigan and the largest city in West Michigan. Grand Rapids offers a remarkable combination of cosmopolitan atmosphere and small town warmth, known for its philanthropic and sustainability-driven community, and is ranked one of "America's Top 100 Places to Live."
Located on the banks of the Grand River, Grand Rapids offers all the big-city excitement you'd expect from a million-resident metropolis, featuring hundreds of restaurants and nightspots, theatres, museums, sports and concerts. The safe and clean downtown is surrounded by an eclectic mix of walk-able neighborhoods. With a medical and life sciences industry boom, strong entrepreneurial activity, dedication to green building and living, and innovative employers, Grand Rapids' diverse economy continues to grow, offering endless career opportunities.
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