POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARRequisition # 4137[Position BasicsAdvertising Ends on:Wednesday, January 17th, 2024Advertising Started on:Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024College:Carver College of MedicineDepartment:Neuroscience and PharmacologySalarySalary:$56,484.00 to CommensuratePosition DetailsFull/Part Time Status:Full TimePercent Time:100%Position Description:]{#0}

　　A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Kamal Rahmouni, Ph.D., in the Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology at the University of Iowa. A highly motivated postdoctoral scholar is needed for funded research on the neurobiology of energy homeostasis, autonomic regulation and blood pressure control relating to obesity.

　　Iowa City is one of the most beautiful, safe and collegial university towns in the Midwest of the USA (3.5 hour driving distance from Chicago) that offers high living standards with relatively inexpensive cost of living, and very rich cultural life.

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　　You would be joining a vibrant community of postdoctoral scholars at the University of Iowa who are a vital part of our research community. TheGraduate College provides a wide variety of resources that will help you thrive in your research efforts andfurther develop your professional skills. The following site details those resources, including salary and outstanding benefits, that support your training and success at Iowa.

　　https://grad.uiowa.edu/postdoctoral-affairs

　　Education Requirement:

　　A PhD degree or equivalent in a biomedical related field

　　Required Qualifications:

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　　```- A notable feature of this postdoctoral position will be experience in combining state-of-the-art genetic and molecular methods with sophisticated neural, metabolic and cardiovascular physiologic techniques to address fundamental mechanisms of neuronal regulation of energy homeostasis, autonomic function and cardiovascular system.

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　　```- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques and immunohistochemistry.

　　Desirable Qualifications:

　　Experience with live imaging, optogenetic, chemogenetic and/or neurophysiology

　　Proficiency in molecular biology techniques and immunohistochemistry

　　Ability to work independently while being accountable and efficient with time management

　　Online Application Required DocumentsCurriculum VitaName and Contact Information of ReferencesLetters of InterestNumber of References: 3

　　To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.

　　Contact InformationContact:

　　Kamal Rahmouni - [email protected] and PharmacologyBowen Science Building51 Newton Road2-248 BSBIowa City, IA 52242Phone: 319-353-5256Department URL:

　　https://medicine.uiowa.edu/neuroscience-and-pharmacology/

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