Alzheimer’s Mass Spectrometry Research Associate

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia School of Medicine’s Department of Neuroscience seeks a mass spectrometry focused Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Flowers Lab. The project investigates APOE-related pathways in Alzheimer’s disease using MS, iPSC and clinical samples to identify early biomarkers and targets.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and NIH-funded resources; the position is for 12 months with renewal

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Neuroscience or related field by start date.
• Experience with mass spectrometry sample preparation, instrumentation operation and method development (preferably Sciex).
• Experience in quantitative mass spectrometry, glycomics, glycoproteomics or advanced glycation end products is ideal.
• Experience in Alzheimer’s disease, APOE research or carbohydrate cell metabolism highly regarded.
• Ability to work independently and in a diverse, supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Join the Flowers Lab to carry out fundamental and translational research to improve AD patient outcomes.
• Expand MS and biochemistry skills and strengthen grant and manuscript writing abilities.

Skills

MS sample prep

MS instrumentation

MS method development

Data analysis

Glycomics

Glycoproteomics

AD research

APOE research

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Biochemistry

PhD in Biophysics

PhD in Neuroscience

Tools

Sciex instruments

Job description

The University of Virginia School of Medicine’s Department of Neuroscience seeks a mass spectrometry focused Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Flowers Lab. The project investigates APOE-related pathways in Alzheimer’s disease using MS, iPSC and clinical samples to identify early biomarkers and targets.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and NIH-funded resources; the position is for 12 months with renewal