Associate Scientist (Neurodegeneration and brain development) - Neurology

Job description

Position available for a Research Scientist in a neuroscience laboratory (Gandy/Ehrlich) focused on study of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s, X-linked dystonia parkinsonism, and Huntington’s disease. Applicants should have experience in molecular, cell and/or animal model systems. Experience with informatics is a plus. These projects involve a broad array of well-established techniques, including mouse breeding and genotyping (with assistance from a research associate and outsourcing of genotyping), molecular biology (e.g. CrispR), histology, cell culture including iPSCs, primary cells and cell lines, microdissection of tissues, RNA and protein preparation, and/or other specialized approaches to study neurodegeneration, including a multi-omic approach. - Conducts research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings. - Designs and conducts complex clinical research studies requiring the determination and evaluation of alternative methods, computational modeling, diagnosis and treatment. - Plans and directs studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments f...