HSOM Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine Postdoctoral Fellow - 2

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Position Information

Job Title HSOM Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine Postdoctoral Fellow - 2 Department Name 311100000 Anesthesiology Chair Office School/College School of Medicine Job Description

Dr. Jianguo Gu's lab in the Department of Anesthesiology at UAB is seeking an ambitious, motivated candidate interested in research on the cellular and molecular aspects of sensory physiology, neuroscience, and pain. We specifically focus on ion channels and their functions in sensory transduction, conduction, and transmission under both physiological and pathological conditions (see CELL 2014, 157:664-75, cited in 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine; NEURON, 2019, 104:960-971; NEURON, 2024, 112:1286-1301, NATURE COMMUN. 2024, 15:2911). We employ multi-disciplinary approaches, including electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, mouse genetics, animal behavioral assessment, and artificial intelligence to conduct our research.

Required Qualifications

PhD in a biomedical field and experience in neuroscience and/or electrophysiology research will receive top priority.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number PF1094P Open Date 10/29/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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About University of Alabama at Birmingham

Supplemental Questions

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• Did you do a postdoctoral program at another institution?

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• • Did you do a postdoctoral appointment at UAB in Birmingham? If so, what year did you begin your appointment?"

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• • Did you complete postdoctoral training at UAB in Birmingham? Please provide duration of tenure (e.g., month/year-month/year)

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Research Statement
• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts (Unofficial Only)

Optional Documents