A position is available to determine the function and metabolism of nutritionally essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in different organs (brain, heart, liver). Studies in wild type and genetically manipulated rodents are performed with arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid radiotracers, as well as with their PUFA precursors, and are related to relevant experimental conditions (inflammation, nutrition, signaling, ischemia, and the effects of drugs used to treat human brain disease). Studies quantify kinetics of lipid pathways, use analytical procedures to determine lipid concentrations and method to isolate and characterize lipid enzymes. Techniques include GC/MS, HPLC and TLC, enzyme isolation, assays and inhibition studies, radiotracer kinetics, and molecular biology.

Applicants should have obtained a Ph.D. or M.D. degree within the last 5 years. To apply, click on button below, or send CV, cover letter, and contact information for three letters of reference to:

Dr. Stanley I. Rapoport
Chief, Brain Physiology and Metabolism Section
National Institute on Aging, NIH
Building 9, Room 1S128
MSC 0947
Bethesda, MD 20892-1582
Telephone: (301) 496-1765
E-mail: sir@helix.nih.gov


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  • Aging processes
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