Join our team

We are recruiting! Come join our team as a graduate student, post-graduate, or post-doctoral researcher! Volunteers looking for research experience are also welcome. Contact nliachko@uw.edu for more info or if you want to discuss projects.

The Liachko lab is located at the Veterans Affairs hospital in the fantastic city of Seattle, WA, and affiliated with the University of Washington. We use model systems including mouse primary neurons, cultured human cells and C. elegans, to study amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and other aging related neurodegenerative disorders.

We are seeking motivated and creative individuals who work well with others as part of a research team. Communication skills, organizational skills, and a willingness to learn new approaches are key. Projects include studying the underlying causes of aging associated protein aggregation in neurodegenerative disease using primary neuron, cell culture, and/or transgenic C. elegans models.

Open positions:

Postdoctoral research fellow:

Candidates should have knowledge of genetics and/or neurobiology, strong problem solving skills, the ability to design and execute controlled experiments, effective communication with internal and external researchers, and an aptitude for scientific writing. Desirable experience and skills include cell culture, microscopy, immunoblotting, mouse and/or C. elegans, microbiology, and molecular cloning.

Requirements: A PhD in the biomedical science and eligibility and willingness to apply for external postdoctoral funding including T32/F32 NIH training grants or other independent funding sources. Self- motivation is essential.

To inquire about this opportunity, please respond to nliachko@uw.edu and attach a single PDF containing a succinct statement summarizing your previous research experience, future research goals, and your CV.