Post-doctoral Fellows
HK University of Science & Technology
- Department
- Division of Life Science
- Rank
- Postdoctoral
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 11144
Duties & Responsibilities
- Study receptor-ligand interactions between glial cells and neurons using transgenic mouse models and stem cell-derived neurons and glial cells.
- Conduct electrophysiological recordings and high-resolution imaging to explore how cell surface receptors regulate neural development, synaptic plasticity, and neural circuit function.
- Perform ligand screening and identification, structural analysis, and develop novel protein tools for regulating intercellular signal transduction using protein engineering techniques.
- Conduct molecular mechanism research on cell surface ligand-receptor interactions using directed evolution, yeast surface display, and protein design.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Neurobiology, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, or related fields.
- First-author research papers published or forthcoming in international journals.
- Extensive experience handling rodents for the neurobiology position or solid background in protein expression, purification, and molecular cloning for the biochemistry position.
- Strong electrophysiological recording experience (brain slice patch-clamp or in vivo electrophysiology) preferred for neurobiology role.
- Experience in structural biology, protein engineering, or interdisciplinary research preferred.
Appointment
- Full-time, 1-year contract (two positions available)
Key Dates
- Not specified