Postdoctoral Fellow - Laboratory of Dr. Qiang Zhu
Van Andel InstituteGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Posted May 13, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Van Andel Institute is a world-class biomedical research institute located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, dedicated to improving human health.
Job Description
A Postdoctoral Fellow research position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Qiang Zhu at Van Andel Institute. The research group combines multidisciplinary technologies to study disease mechanisms and develop innovative therapeutic approaches for dementia and motor neuron diseases.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in neuroscience, pharmacology, or molecular and cell biology with interest in neurodegenerative diseases.
- Previous research experience with microglia, neuroinflammation, epigenetics, gene therapy, CRISPR gene editing/screen, iPSCs or animal models are preferred.
- A record of peer-reviewed publications is highly desirable.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Employer-sponsored life and AD&D insurance
- Additional voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible-spending accounts for health and child/elder care
- Paid vacation, holidays, personal days
