Postdoctoral Associate - Alzheimer’s disease and repeat expansion disorders
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Neurology / Neurological Care, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Postdoctoral Associate - Alzheimer's Disease And Repeat Expansion Disorders
The Nguyen lab in the UF College of Medicine is seeking a talented postdoc to join our productive research group at the Center for Neurogenetics, University of Florida. The postdoc will study molecular mechanisms that repeat expansion variants contribute to Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. Conduct key experiments proposed in our funded project and will explore the new research ideas to expand our research avenues to identify additional AD risk genes and to develop disease models.
Work on the projects studying molecular mechanisms that recently identified Alzheimer's disease risk repeat expansion variants contribute to disease.
Annual salary range is $58,656 - $60,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Ph.D. Degree required. Experience in studying repeat expansion disorders, Alzheimer's disease, human genetics, transcriptomic analysis, epigenetic study, patient derived models, mouse models of neurodegenerative disorders, immuno-based methods, CRISPR/Cas based tools, and molecular pathways is preferred.
This is a time-limited position, and all applicants MUST apply online through Careers order to be considered, you must upload references and a resume/CV. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD).
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (EDT) of the posting end date.
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