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The University of California, Irvine (UCI), Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Department of Family Medicine, seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to support NIH-funded and translational research focused on delirium, aging, and neuroinflammation. The Postdoctoral Scholar will contribute to both clinical and experimental research efforts, bridging human subject research with animal and cell-based models to advance understanding of delirium and related neuropsychiatric disorders.

Responsibilities

Clinical Research
* Conduct human subject research studies related to delirium and aging in hospital and clinical settings, including participant recruitment, clinical assessments, and informed consent.
* Coordinate study procedures with clinical teams and ensure compliance with approved research protocols.
* Collect, process, and document biological specimens, including blood samples, in accordance with study and regulatory requirements.
* Assist with acquisition of electrophysiological data, including electroencephalography (EEG) recordings, as part of ongoing clinical research projects.
* Manage clinical research data, including organization, curation, and maintenance of patient information, clinical variables, and research datasets.
* Support regulatory compliance activities, including preparation and maintenance of institutional review board (IRB) protocols, amendments, and ongoing study documentation.

Experimental and Translational Research
* Conduct laboratory-based translational research using animal models of delirium to investigate mechanisms of neuroinflammation, microglial activation, and cognitive dysfunction.
* Perform experimental interventions, behavioral assessments, tissue collection, and molecular analyses in mouse models.
* Develop and utilize induced microglia-like cells derived from human peripheral blood samples to model immune and inflammatory responses relevant to delirium and aging.
* Integrate findings from animal models, cell-based systems, and human clinical data to support the laboratory's translational research objectives.

Scholarly and Collaborative Activities
* Analyze and interpret clinical, molecular, and experimental research data.
* Prepare scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for peer-reviewed publications and scientific conferences.
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary research team members and participate in research meetings and project development activities.

* M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent terminal degree in a biomedical or clinical research-related discipline.
* Demonstrated experience or training in human subjects research, particularly in clinical or hospital-based settings.
* Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary clinical and research teams.

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The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
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