Postdoctoral Scholar Research

The Institute for Translational Virology & Innovation (ITVI) at the University of South Florida invites applications for a postdoctoral position in neuroscience and cellular senescence. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team investigating how senescence contributes to neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, with the goal of identifying new biomarkers and therapeutic strategies. We seek a highly motivated scientist with a PhD in neuroscience, cell biology, bioinformatics, or a related field and demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: EV isolation and characterization (such as ultracentrifugation, size-exclusion chromatography, NTA, or EV cargo profiling); senescence models and markers in vitro and in vivo; neural cell culture, primary glial or neuronal cells, brain organoids; and computational analysis of high-throughput data, including RNA/miRNA-seq, single-cell, or proteomic datasets. Proficiency in R and/or Python and experience integrating multi-omics data are strongly preferred. Experience working with viruses, including viral infection models or BSL-2 practices, is a plus. Candidates should have a strong publication record, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

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Investigating how senescence contributes to neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, with the goal of identifying new biomarkers and therapeutic strategies.

PhD in neuroscience, cell biology, bioinformatics, or a related field and demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:

• EV isolation and characterization (such as ultracentrifugation, size-exclusion chromatography, NTA, or EV cargo profiling)
• senescence models and markers in vitro and in vivo
• neural cell culture, primary glial or neuronal cells, brain organoids
• computational analysis of high-throughput data, including RNA/miRNA-seq, single-cell, or proteomic datasets.
• Proficiency in R and/or Python and experience integrating multi-omics data are strongly preferred.
• Experience working with viruses, including viral infection models or BSL-2 practices, is a plus.

Candidates should have a strong publication record, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow.