St Louis, MO
Location: St Louis, MO
Type: Postdoctoral
Expires: February 18, 2011
Post-Doctoral or Physician Scientist Research Position
Dermatology, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine
Outstanding MD and MD/PhD board-eligible or board-certified dermatologists are invited to apply for a post-doctoral or Physician Scientist position with the potential for a faculty appointment as part of a newly established multidisciplinary Center for the Study of Itch. Candidates will be establishing a disease-focused clinical practice (patients with pruritus) while working with innovative researchers who have determined neurocutaneous pathways specific to itch. Areas of potential scientific investigation include the development of animal models, potential mechanisms of pathway blockade and translation to clinical practice. The primary appointment is in the Division of Dermatology, with a possibility for a joint appointment in another discipline. The Center has been jointly developed with the Department of Anesthesiology with a focus upon interdisciplinary studies of mechanisms of itch and its effective treatment. Candidates with strong interests in the study of neurocutaneous biology and cutaneous diseases where pruritus is significant component are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of research experience and future plans, and have
three reference letters sent to: gassnerp@wustl.edu
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