Postdoctoral Training Opportunity - Vascular Biology & Neurosurgery

The Department of Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral trainee for expansion of basic and translational studies related to the role of the Angiopoietin – Tie2 tyrosine kinase vascular signaling pathway in blood brain barrier function and cerebral edema after stroke and brain injury. This position offers the opportunity to work on a collaborative project between Dr. Matthew Potts, a cerebrovascular neurosurgeon with a background in brain injury research, and Dr. Susan Quaggin, an expert in vascular biology and director of the Feinberg Cardiovascular and Renal Research Institute. 

For motivated candidates, this opportunity provides a nurturing environment for career development, a stimulating, multidisciplinary research community, and the potential for developing clinical therapeutics in stroke and brain injury. The postdoctoral trainee will be expected to build a publication record which includes submissions to leading journals, apply for internal and/or extramural funding, and attend national and international meetings.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in vascular biology, neuroscience, or related field

Required Competencies:

• Experience working with small animal models
• Mammalian cell culture
• Ability to design and conduct experiments, maintain accurate GLP style recordkeeping, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare and present research at meetings and write scientific manuscripts in fluent English

Preferred Competencies:

• Expertise in one or more of the following:
  • Vascular biology
  • Tyrosine kinase signaling pathways
  • Mouse genetics
  • Mouse models of stroke, traumatic brain injury, or intracerebral hemorrhage

Interested applicants must send a current curriculum vitae (CV), a cover letter containing a short summary of research experience and aspirations, and names and contact information for at least three professional references to Matthew Potts (matthew.potts@northwestern.edu).