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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

 

POSITION SPECIFICS

The College of Engineering, Graduate Program in Acoustics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to lead an interdisciplinary project investigating the effects of non-invasive ultrasound stimulation on cognitive function and brain waste clearance (the glymphatic system).

The successful candidate will explore the hypothesis that chronic transcranial ultrasound can enhance glymphatic transport, thereby slowing cognitive decline associated with aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Animal Studies: Build a small animal ultrasound platform and perform chronic ultrasound stimulation in rat models.

• Behavioral Testing: Conduct and analyze complex operant behavior tasks 

• Histology & Safety: Perform immunohistochemistry (IHC) to assess blood-brain barrier integrity, neuroinflammation (GFAP, Iba-1), and neuronal health.

• Data Dissemination: Analyze data, prepare manuscripts for publication, and present findings at conferences.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Acoustics, or a related field.

• Experience with small animal ultrasound neuromodulation, or glymphatic system research is highly desirable.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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BENEFITS

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