Research Scientist

Job description

Description POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Research Scientist will oversee research projects within the lab, providing scientific oversight, guidance to lab members, and lab management in the absence of the principal investigator. The Research Scientist will design and plan projects, oversee collaborations, oversee/supervise staff and students, manage animal models, and fully execute research projects. The Research Scientist will utilize molecular biology techniques (AAV and lentivirus and plasmids), behavioral testing, transcript profiling techniques (qRT-PCR and single cell sequencing and spatial transcriptomics), and cell culture techniques (including mouse primary culture and human iPSC/ESC), and imaging techniques (confocal, two photon, implanted mini-microscope). The Research Scientist will keep the PI informed of progress of research projects and provide recommendations on experimental design and project plans. The Research Scientist will independently prepare first drafts of manuscripts. It is expected that the Research Scientist will apply for grant funding as a Principal Investigator in this area of interest and maintain independent research though submission of subsequent grant...