Associate Scientist - Neurology & Neurodegeneration

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking an Associate Scientist in the Pereira Laboratory to advance neurobiology research on Alzheimer's disease. The role involves in vivo mouse studies, molecular biology, and development of new methodologies using animal models, postmortem tissue, iPSCs, and bioinformatics.

The candidate will design complex studies, analyze data, and communicate findings through publications and presentations, collaborating with clinicians and researchers across the Mount Sinai

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biological Science or related field is required.
• Three years' experience is required.
• Extensive experience with mouse models, including stereotaxic injections, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in vivo experiments using mouse models, including stereotaxic injections.
• Conduct molecular and cell biology experiments to support ongoing research projects.
• Perform laboratory techniques such as cell culture, DNA/RNA isolation, and immunohistochemical labeling.
• Analyze data, present findings, and develop methodologies for medical applications.

Skills

Mouse models

Molecular biology

Cell biology

In vivo techniques

Self-motivation

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Science or related field

Tools

PCR/qRT-PCR

Western blotting

In situ hybridization

Immunohistochemistry

Job description

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking an Associate Scientist in the Pereira Laboratory to advance neurobiology research on Alzheimer's disease. The role involves in vivo mouse studies, molecular biology, and development of new methodologies using animal models, postmortem tissue, iPSCs, and bioinformatics.

The candidate will design complex studies, analyze data, and communicate findings through publications and presentations, collaborating with clinicians and researchers across the Mount Sinai