Job Description
Summary
The position is created to lead projects funded by NIH, particularly on investigating the role of glial cells (astrocytes and microglia) and immunometabolic processes during aging and in Alzheimer's disease. This requires the creation of mouse models and primary cell cultures with perturbation of these pathways, and perform molecular, biochemical, cell biological, and functional analyses.
Job Duties
- Lead independent research projects.
- Develop and characterize mouse and cell models of Alzheimer's disease and investigate the key processes during disease progression.
- Utilize the following techniques:qPCR, transfection, infection, Western blotting, immunostaining, flow cytometry, and single-cell sequencing and associated bioinformatics analysis.
- Train lab personnel and collaborate with other investigators.
- Develop presentations and present at lab meetings and local and national conferences.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Basic Science or a related field.Experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted.
- Three years of relevant experience typically as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD
- Experience with mouse models and Alzheimer's disease
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
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