Scholarship: Fully-funded
Degree: Ph.D
Nationality: International Students
Location: USA
Application deadlines: Open
Scholarship Description:
Multiple postdoctoral research fellow positions are available in Dr. Shan Meltzer’s laboratory at the Department of Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University, affiliated with the Vanderbilt Brain Institute.
Vanderbilt University, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a prestigious private research institution known for its innovative biomedical research and medical education.
Dr. Meltzer’s research focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of mammalian somatosensory development and function, utilizing transcriptomics, imaging, mouse genetics, physiology, and behavior. This research aims to provide insights for treating nerve injuries, pain, and somatosensory dysfunctions.
Candidates are expected to present their work at lab meetings and publish their findings.
Dr. Meltzer completed her postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School in David Ginty’s lab. She earned her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from UCSF, studying Drosophila sensory neuron development under Yuh Nung Jan, and holds an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences and Philosophy from Peking University.
She has received several prestigious awards, including the HHMI Hanna H. Gray Fellowship, NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, UCSF Chancellor’s Award for Advancement of Women, and Grass Foundation Trustee Recognition Award, acknowledging her outstanding research and science outreach.
Available Subjects:
Neuroscience, bioinformatics, genetics, cell biology.
Eligibility criteria:
- An MD, PhD, or MD/PhD in a related field (neuroscience, bioinformatics, genetics, cell biology, etc.).
- Strong publication record demonstrating research expertise.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Anticipated position duration: 4-7 years.
- Design, perform, and analyze experiments for manuscript preparation.
- Contribute to the training and supervision of technicians and graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.
- Participate in research collaborations.
Application Procedure:
Candidates with a strong background in bioinformatics, imaging, neuroscience, molecular biology, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should send their CV, contact information for three references, and a cover letter detailing their past and future research interests to [email protected].
For more information, please visit the lab website: Meltzer Lab.
