neuronal reprogramming PostDoc positions and fellowships

Postdoctoral research in cancer metabolism and immunology at Rutgers

The Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Ly Lab at Washington University in St. Louis focuses on basic and translational research in motor neuron disease, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The lab develops novel biofluid biomarkers and therapeutic targets using multimodal approaches such as cell culture, animal models, patient biosamples, mass spectrometry, and immunohistochemistry. The successful candidate will manage independent projects, aim for first-author publications, and gain expertise in immunoassays, Western blotting, qRT-PCR, proteomic data analysis, and ALS animal models, while contributing to grant preparation and scientific communication.

The Postdoctoral Associate position in the Center for NeuroMetabolism at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences focuses on investigating the molecular mechanisms regulating synaptic transmission in mammalian brain and human neurons derived from human tissue. The successful candidate will design and perform molecular biology, cell biology, and in vivo behavioral experiments, generate lentiviral vectors for gene delivery, and work with primary neuronal cultures, human fibroblasts, and pluripotent stem cells. Collaboration with the PI, Dr. Zhiping Pang, includes data analysis, manuscript preparation, grant writing, and training of undergraduate and graduate students.

The University of Hong Kong seeks a Post-doctoral Fellow to join the School of Biomedical Sciences in a project examining how transcription factors that regulate pluripotent stem cells evolved at the dawn of animal multicellularity. The successful candidate will conduct biochemical assays, sequence analysis, and induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) experiments to uncover molecular innovations underlying early animal evolution. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in pluripotent stem cell biology, cellular reprogramming, bioinformatics, or a closely related field, with strong experimental, writing, and communication skills. The fellowship offers a competitive salary, annual leave, and medical benefits, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding.

A one‑year postdoctoral scholar position funded by the ANR is available in the Astrocyte signaling in health and neurodegenerative diseases group at NeuroPSI (Institut des Neurosciences Paris‑Saclay). The project investigates how transcription‑factor based cascades in astrocytes shape neuron‑astrocyte cooperation to regulate social behavior in mice, using viral vectors, histology, confocal microscopy, biochemical and molecular analyses, and behavioral testing. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team led by Lucile Ben Haim and Carole Escartin, contributing to cutting‑edge cellular neuroscience research.

Baylor College of Medicine’s Department of Molecular and Cell Biology seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to work in Dr. Putluri’s laboratory on translational cancer research. The role combines cancer biology experiments with bioinformatics analysis of multi-omics datasets, including RNA-seq, proteomics, metabolomics, and single-cell sequencing. The candidate will investigate tumor cell signaling, metabolic reprogramming, immuno-oncology, and therapeutic target identification using cutting‑edge models such as patient‑derived xenografts, 3D organoids, and CRISPR‑edited cell lines. This position offers training in advanced molecular assays, in vivo tumor models, and data integration techniques, preparing the fellow for an independent career in cancer research.

This MSCA PhD position at Lund University focuses on developing advanced stem cell-based 3D tissue models to study Alzheimer’s disease, particularly glial cell contributions. The candidate will work on genome engineering of pluripotent stem cells, cellular reprogramming, and molecular assays within the VISI-ON-BRAIN Doctoral Network. The project combines stem cell technology, neurobiology, and bioinformatics to create innovative models for therapeutic discovery, offering training in cutting-edge techniques and international collaboration.

Postdoctoral position in the Singhvi Lab at Fred Hutch studying glia-neuron interactions in the nervous system using C. elegans models. The role involves independent research, mentoring, and contributing to publications in a collaborative environment.

This MSCA PhD position at Lund University focuses on developing and validating novel reprogramming technologies, 3D tissue models, and genome‑engineered pluripotent stem cell models of Alzheimer’s disease. The candidate will study glial cell contributions using molecular cloning, omics, bioinformatics, and functional assays within the VISI‑ON‑BRAIN doctoral network, gaining interdisciplinary training and access to cutting‑edge stem‑cell and neurodegeneration research environments.

This PhD project focuses on developing statistical methods to distinguish biological signals from extreme noise in multi-scale biological time series, particularly neuronal and glial activity recorded via high-density imaging and optical voltage sensors. The work involves modeling observed signals as a combination of slow drift, latent neuronal activity, and Poisson-Gaussian noise, and exploiting spatial aggregation properties to reconstruct underlying neuronal networks from volumetric calcium imaging data.

The Postdoctoral Associate position in the Department of Neuroscience & Cell Biology at Rutgers University–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School focuses on understanding dopaminergic signaling and its dysregulation in Parkinson’s disease. The successful candidate will work in the laboratory of Dr. Pingyue Pan, conducting quantitative analysis of synaptic dopamine release using primary neuronal cultures and live cell imaging techniques. The role involves designing experiments, mentoring junior personnel, preparing manuscripts and grant applications, and contributing to laboratory standards and instrumentation. Applicants must hold a PhD in Neuroscience or a related field, have a strong publication record, and possess at least one year of experience in two of the following: primary neuronal cell culture, live cell imaging (confocal/two‑photon), synaptic biology/physiology, or animal model behavior and pathology. This is a full‑time, on‑site position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.