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The CNS Stem Cell group in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a 1.0 FTE Research Scientist 3. We are seeking a motivated individual to further the investigation of Alzheimer disease and other neurodegenerative syndromes using human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). We are a collaborative, translational team identifying cell-type specific mechanisms of genetic risk to the development of AD.   In particular, this position will be focused on investigating the molecular mechanisms of sex-differences in AD.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will support Research activities including but not limited to:
• Generation and maintenance of iPSC lines.
• Differentiation of iPSC into progenitor neural cells and neuron/glia.
• Developing mutant and variant cell lines using CRISPR.
• Independently perform experiments measuring neuronal health, protein trafficking and AD neuropatholgocial phenotypes from iPSC-derived neurons.
• Defining and adapting neuronal and glial differentiation protocols for functional assays.
• Assist in Principal Investigator in the training as supervision of students, postdoctoral fellows and other laboratory staff.
• Contribute to grant and manuscript writing, including data collection, writing and editing and intellectual contributions.

Research Functions:
This position requires performing laboratory research independently with supervision.  The main techniques include cell culture (cell lines and pluripotent stem cells); neuronal and glial differentiations; molecular biology, gene editing with CRISPR/Cas9; Flow Cytometry and FACS, and basic cell biological techniques: immunostaining, western blotting, immunoprecipitations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’ Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences or related field and equivalent experience can be substituted for degree requirement.
• 3 years of relevant work experience

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS
• Masters or Doctoral degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences or related field.
• Five years of relevant work experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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