Postdoctoral Scholar

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at the University of Nevada Reno, School of Medicine, to study the involvement of cholesterol and lipid metabolism in the pathogenesis of inherited peripheral neuropathies.

Required qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in the field of neuroscience, pharmacology, or molecular and cell biology obtained within 5 years of start date.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong record of productivity from previous training.
• A thorough knowledge in molecular and cellular biology, and/or neuroscience is essential.

Preferred qualifications:

• The applicant should have a high level of independence in the design and execution of in vitro and in vivo experiments, the collection and analysis of data, and preparation of manuscripts.

Compensation grade: Postdoctoral Scholar. Salary will be commensurate with years of experience and qualifications.

For more information regarding Dr. Lucia Notterpek's research, please read recent publication:

Woo YH, Schmidt NE, Johansson JO, Notterpek L ABCA1: A Therapeutic Target for Improving Cholesterol Homeostasis in Peripheral Neuropathies. Biomolecules. 2026 Feb 22;16(2):332. doi: 10.3390/biom16020332.PMID: 41750400

For questions, please contact Dr. Lucia Notterpek, Professor/Senior Associate Dean, Research at View email address on click.appcast.io

Perks of working at UNR:

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options
• Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty
• No state income tax!

Required attachment(s):

• Complete CV
• Cover Letter
• Three professional references (include name, title, company/organization, email address, phone number)