Muneer Laboratory
Laboratory of CNS Injury and Molecular Therapy
Department of Biomedical Engineering

 Ph.D positions: 

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Ph.D student positions are available in the laboratory of CNS Injury and Molecular Therapy at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Florida International University, Miami. We are seeking talented, driven, and intellectually curious students to study the molecular mechanisms behind the constraints in neuronal regeneration in traumatic brain injury and to develop effective therapeutic strategies to enhance recovery from these neurological disorders. We utilize in vivo (rodent) models of TBI and various experimental approaches including AAV-mediated gene transfer, survival animal surgeries, in vitro stretch injury, and a wide array of cellular and molecular methodologies including western blotting, immunohisto/cytochemistry, qPCR, ELISA, ChIP, and CRISPR-based gene knockdown/knockout. The applicant is expected to have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently. Accurate record keeping and attention to detail are exceedingly important.

Applicants should send curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to: Dr. Muneer, email: mmuneer@fiu.edu

For more details: https://bme.fiu.edu/admissions/

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Postdoctoral position:

 

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Laboratory of CNS Injury and Molecular Therapy in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Florida International University (FIU), Miami, Florida. We are seeking a talented, motivated, and intellectually curious individual to investigate the molecular mechanisms of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to develop novel neurotherapeutic strategies, including gene- and peptide-based approaches, neurovascular remodeling, and tissue and neural repair engineering.

Our laboratory utilizes in vivo rodent models of TBI and a broad range of experimental approaches, including AAV-mediated gene transfer, survival animal surgeries, and in vitro stretch injury models, along with extensive cellular and molecular techniques such as Western blotting, immunohistochemistry/immunocytochemistry, qPCR, ELISA, ChIP assays, gene knockdown/knockout strategies, and behavioral assessments. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in record keeping.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or M.D. in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related biological discipline. Training in Molecular Neurobiology is desirable. Applicants should have a strong background and demonstrated experience with experimental rodent models and mammalian cell culture. Experience with rodent survival surgeries (including stereotactic procedures and perfusion), Western blotting, histology, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, qPCR, CRISPR/Cas9 gene deletion technology, and gene transfer techniques is highly desirable.

Interested applicants should submit: a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests and experience, and contact information for three references to: Dr. Muneer (mmuneer@fiu.edu). A competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience, will be provided.