Postdoctoral Position in
Reproductive Aging
Department of Population Medicine
and Diagnostic Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine,
Cornell University,
Northwestern University and
University of Kansas Medical Center
A multi-institutional postdoc position in Female Reproductive
Aging is available in the laboratories of Dr. Ned Place at Cornell
University, Dr. Francesca Duncan at Northwestern University and Dr.
Michele Pritchard at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC).
Drs. Place, Duncan and Pritchard are Co-PIs on an NSF-funded project that is
meant to determine whether an inducible transgene from the naked mole-rat (NMR)
attenuates aging-associated declines in ovarian and reproductive function in
mice. The project also involves complementary investigations of ovaries from
naked mole-rats themselves, which are exceptional in that females of this diminutive
rodent demonstrate no aging-related declines in fertility and fecundity into
their 3rd decade of life! The postdoc will benefit from a diversity
of perspectives and training experiences in each of the Co-PIs’ labs. Our
principal areas of interest for this project are increased ovarian stromal
fibrosis, inflammation and stiffness that occur with aging and whether the NMR
transgene attenuates these changes and results in improved fertility and
fecundity in nmrHas2 mouse. This NMR-transgenic mouse produces a very high
molecular mass form of hyaluronan (vHMM-HA), a key component of the
extracellular matrix (ECM), and nmrHas2 mice exhibit much-improved overall
health at advanced ages. Direct effects of vHMM-HA on ovarian structure and
function in the context of aging, as well as indirect effects via the
modulation of the NRF2 cytoprotective pathway, are the mechanisms that will be
the focus of our investigations.
Whereas Cornell University will be the funding institution
for the successful candidate, the postdoc will actually perform the vast
majority of their research at Northwestern University and University of Kanas
Medical Center in blocks of time lasting 6-12 months at each institution. The
anticipated duration of the postdoc position is approximately 2 years.
The
ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and a background
in female reproductive biology, be enthusiastic and eager to learn, and have
the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Ned Place, njp27@cornell.edu.
Prospective candidates should upload their
application materials (a one page cover letter that includes areas of interest and career
goals, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three
professional references) to AJO job number https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22160.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
beginning immediately. For assistance with AJO contact, cmc452@cornell.edu.
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finished (2022/07/25, finished 2022/11/08, listed until 2023/01/17)