The Longden Lab is seeking a highly motivated, independent and creative postdoctoral researcher to join our team.
Our research seeks to understand neurovascular interactions in health and disease, with a particular focus on the physiological contributions of vascular ion channels and GPCRs to the control of blood flow to support brain metabolism. We are interested in determining how this control is disrupted in dementia, and we are developing novel approaches to correct blood flow deficits in this context to protect the brain and/or rescue neuronal function.
Techniques in use in the lab include in vivo microscopy to measure calcium signaling and blood flow in the brains of anesthetized or awake and freely behaving animals, patch clamp electrophysiology on cells of the neurovascular unit, optogenetics, DREADDs, and pressure myography on isolated brain microvessels.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience or a related discipline. Prior experience in one or more of the approaches described above is preferred but not essential. More important is dedication and passion for cutting-edge research.
Physiologists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine integrate molecular, cellular and systems biology to discover how life works. Our department has especially strong traditions in cardiovascular-renal biology, neuroscience and reproductive biology. The lab is located a 10 minute walk from Baltimore’s historic inner harbor area.
Interested applicants should send their CV and two references to:
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