Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Translational Neuroscience 40000320 Area of Interest: Research/Scientific Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Mar 13 2026 Closing at: Mar 13 2028 - 23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Human Medicine 1117725 Position Summary The
Postdoctoral Scholar will join a research lab focused on understanding the role of the tau protein in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease and other tauopathies. The applicant will take the lead on carrying out research projects to understand how environmental exposures impact the development and progression of these diseases as well as identifying molecular mechanisms of tau-induced toxicity. The
position will use a variety of techniques and model systems including rodent models, cell culture, and in vitro experimental techniques. The experimental duties may include rodent handling and husbandry, harvesting and culturing primary mouse neurons, Western blotting, DNA cloning, culturing of cell lines, fresh tissue processing, immunohistochemical staining, and other biochemical and molecular techniques. The
applicant will take a leading role in collecting and analyzing data as well as writing manuscripts for publication. This is an excellent opportunity to grow and develop important skills necessary for career progression as an independent scientist. The position is in the laboratory of Dr. Benjamin Combs in the highly collaborative and innovative Department of Translational Neuroscience, located at the MSU Grand Rapids
Research Center, 400 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI.https://translationalscience.msu.edu/research-groups/combs-lab.html Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate
-Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or related fields Minimum Requirements The applicant should have a doctoral degree (or equivalent) in a scientific field, preferably neuroscience or molecular biology, or a related field. Applicants should have experience performing basic research techniques in the specific or related field as well as a fundamental understanding of molecular and cellular biology as well as
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