Post-Doctoral Fellow - Neurology

The Department of Neurology at the University of Virginia has openings for postdoctoral researchers. We study seizures and status epilepticus. We are studying seizure circuits activated during focal frontal and temporal lobe seizures. We are also interested in seizure circuits active during seizures in genetic generalized epilepsies. We are also studying the role of lactate and other free fatty acid in modulating seizures and neuronal excitability. Please visit our lab website https://www.kapurlab.com/ for more details, or contact me via email. We mentor and provide training in the neurobiology of epilepsy, imaging, and electrophysiology techniques. We also train in manuscript and grant preparation, and presentation at meetings. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in neuroscience or biomedical science, or a related discipline and a passion for scientific inquiry. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Please apply through Workday. The University of Virginia has a large community of neuroscientists with multiple areas of interest, including epilepsy research. There are several NIH-funded epilepsy investigators at UVA and a longstanding and vibrant Neuroscience Graduate Program. University supports a Brain Institute which enhances neuroscience research. For additional information about the position, please contact Jaideep Kapur, MBBS, PhD, via email at jk8t@virginia.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu. This position will remain open until filled. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. The successful candidate will pass a background check and pre-employment health screening. How to Apply: Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration, please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box. Process for External Applicants: Please apply through Workday, and search for ‘R0051716'. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address). Process for Internal UVA Applicants: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs,” and search for ‘R0051716.’ Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address). MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Doctoral degree Experience: Extensive Licensure: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. 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