The Terrando lab (http://anesthesiology.duke.edu/?page_id=838077) is interested in the mechanisms underlying postoperative neurocognitive disorders and novel strategies to modulate neuroinflammation and innate immunity.

 The lab is well funded by multiple NIH/NIA grants that focus on exploring the impact of postoperative inflammation on neuroimmune interactions during aging and neurodegeneration.

 We seek a highly motivated individual to address how dysregulated immunity drives cognitive deficits after common peripheral surgeries, leveraging various techniques, including advanced genomic, organ-on-chip technologies, animal models, and innovative therapies. The team is highly collaborative and integrated with multiple cores (within Duke) and collaborators across US institutions.

 A PhD degree is required with training in neuroscience, immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, and/or a related field. Experience with mouse models, biochemistry/molecular biology, and behavioral assays is required. Familiarity with gene sequencing techniques/data analysis is welcomed.  For recent representative work of our lab please see: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41590-020-00812-1

 The Terrando lab cares about the well-being of all members of our team. Everyone is treated equally, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, citizenship, disabilities, political views, family status, and sexual orientation. If you are interested in joining our collaborative and supportive scientific community, please get in touch with us!