Postdoctoral Scholar

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Job Description

A P ostdoctoral Fellow p osit io n i s a vai l able in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at the University of Nevada Reno, School of Medicine, to study the involvement of cholesterol and lipid metabolism in the p athogenesis o f inherited peripheral neuropathies.

Required Qualifications

A pplicants must hold a doctoral degree in the field o f neuroscience, pharmacology, o r molecular a nd cell biology obtained within 5 years of start date.

Excellent oral and written c ommunication skills

Strong record of productivity from previous training

A thorough knowledge in mo l ecu l ar and c el l u l a r b i o lo gy, and/or neuroscience i s essential.

Preferred Qualifications

The a pplicant should have a h igh level of independence in the design and execution of in vitro and in vivo e xperiments, the collection and analysis of data, and preparation of m anuscripts.

Compensation Grade

Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary will be commensurate with years of experience and qualifications .

For more information regarding Dr. Lucia Notterpek's research, please read recent publication:

Woo YH, Schmidt NE, Johansson JO, Notterpek L ABCA1: A Therapeutic Target for Improving Cholesterol Homeostasis in Peripheral Neuropathies. Biomolecules. 2026 Feb 22;16(2):332. doi: 10.3390/biom16020332.PMID: 41750400

For questions, please contact Dr. Lucia Notterpek, Professor/Senior Associate Dean, Research at lnotterpek@unr.edu

Perks of Working at UNR

Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance – Faculty Benefits

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No state income tax!

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

1) Complete CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Three professional references (include name, title, company/organization, email address, phone number)

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)

For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to 'A Healthy Nevada', nation, and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our mission. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we success with trust and respect.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine seek s applications from candidates with all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.

Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services, and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state’s rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients, and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees, patients, and students.

Posting Close Date

10/1/2026

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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