Research Technician: Jiang Lab

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Description The Monell Chemical Senses Center, founded in 1968, is the world’s first nonprofit scientific institute devoted exclusively to basic research on the chemical senses: taste, smell, and chemosensory irritation. Research at Monell contributes to a wide range of scientific and practical knowledge. With more than fifty Ph.D.-level scientists, the Center is making major progress toward understanding how the chemical senses function and their importance in everyday life. The Center is located in the University City area of Philadelphia. For more information on Monell please visit our website at www.monell.org . A research technician is currently available for research in the molecular mechanisms of taste stem cells and the signaling transduction of intestinal “taste-like” tuft cells (see recent representative publications) in the Jiang laboratory at the Monell Center. Experience with molecular biology and small animal surgery techniques is desired but not mandatory. A background in chemosensory research is not required. Stipend is in accordance with NIH standards. This position is supported by NIH and industry grants. Interested applicants should provide a cover letter, a curr...