• Direct all aspects of a complex research laboratory dedicated to the study of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI; animal studies, mechanisms of injury, experimental therapeutics)
• Collaborate with the Chair of Neurosurgery to define research scope
• Work with Administrative Director for Research to administratively lead the laboratory (e.g., monitors research budgets, purchases, equipment, and supplies)
• Oversight of lab facilities (e.g., ensures that laboratory equipment is functional and that required supplies are available)
• Directly supervises laboratory personnel
• Designs and performs complex research procedures

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or M.D., including those conferred ourside of U.S.) in relevant scientific or bio-engineering field
• At least 1-2 year’s experience, after conferral of doctorate, either as postdoctoral fellow, in professional research laboratory, or a combination of the two Assignment as Principal Investigator on internally or externally sponsored lab projects highly preferred
• Knowledge on how to conduct laboratory experiments (including animal projects)
• Knowledge of current medical and scientific literature and research findings in related research areas
• Ability to prepare and author scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication
• Proven ability to develop proposals to secure external research funding
• Knowledge of basic budget principles to use in managing project budget
• Able to solve technical and inter-laboratory problems related to research
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect experiment or reporting of results
• Ability to supervise lab personnel
• An organized, team player with the ability to manage and complete multiple tasks
• Excellent written and communication skills

• Ph.D. degree in neuroscience, physiology, biochemistry, bioengineering or related field
• Experience in neuroscience, mammalian experimentation, and data analysis is necessary
• Experience in data science, biomarkers, and mass spectroscopy is beneficial

Who we are:
The Haga-Yamanaka Lab in the Department of Molecular, Cell, and Systems Biology at the University of California, Riverside is recruiting a postdoc. The position is immediately available. Our current research is focused on hormonal signaling in mammalian species. We employ multi-disciplinary approaches, including cell culture, reporter assays, histology, molecular biology, as well as in vivo physiological and behavioral studies, and mouse genetics, to understand molecular basis of hormone signaling and physiological consequences of the gain/loss of signaling in the brain and other tissues in vivo.

Relevant publications:

• Haga-Yamanaka S, Ma L, He J, Qiu Q, Lavis LD, Looger LL, Yu CR. (2014) Integrated Action of Pheromone Signals in Promoting Courtship Behavior in Male Mice. eLife Jul 29; 3: e03025.
• Okamoto N, Viswanatha R, Bittar R, Li Z, Haga-Yamanaka S, Perrimon N and Yamanaka N. (2018) A Membrane Transporter Is Required for Steroid Hormone Uptake in Drosophila. Dev Cell. 47:294-305

Website:
https://profiles.ucr.edu/app/home/profile/sachikoy

How to apply:
Interested applicants should submit a single PDF including a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references to sachikoy@ucr.edu.

• Ph.D. degree or equivalent in molecular biology, cell biology, endocrinology, neuroscience, or related disciplines
• Solid experience in cell culture, reporter assays such as a luciferase assay, basic molecular biology (RT-PCR, qPCR, cloning, etc.), and immunocytochemistry
• Mouse experience (including genetics) is preferred
• Highly self-motivated
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Less than 3 years of postdoctoral training is preferred
• Analytical skills with Prism, FIJI, MATLAB, or R is a plus

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Characterize, biochemically and structurally, the myelinophore organelles with particular emphasis on the manner they deliver their cargo – the myelin membrane tubules, Investigate the mechanism of myelin membrane fusion. Demonstrate that there is interaction between the axolemma and the oligodendrocyte plasma membrane in the formation of the Nodes of Ranvier and define the nature of this interaction.