Postdoctoral Associate (Molecular Biology)

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About This Position

The John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate to work with Alzheimer's Disease research. The Postdoctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Postdoctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.

• Molecular biology techniques to include, but are not limited to PCR, cloning, and tissue culture. In addition isolation and manipulation of RNA including RNA extraction, RT-PCR, and quantitative real-time PCR are performed routinely.
  
  
• Ascertain, collect Blood for DNA, iPSC, and RNA and clinical data on Alzheimers disease patients and their families.
  
  
• Maintain and expand iPSC lines and differentiation into AD relevant cell types, including neurons, astrocytes, and microglia for functional and genomic characterization.
  
  
• Collect information and data through observation, experimentation and various other methods, to include operating highly technical laboratory instruments and equipment.
  
  
• Analyze sequencing data from large sample sets.
  
  
• Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments; make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment as required.
  
  
• Review journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous experiments to aid in the design and development of original procedures and techniques.
  
  
• Supervise, train and instruct residents, interns, students or lower level personnel in laboratory techniques and procedures.
  
  
• Present research findings at lab meetings and conferences.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. required
  
  
• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
  
  
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
  
  
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
  
  

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

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