Brain Aging & Neurodegeneration Research Scientist

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 59.000 - 74.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Full benefits

Zusammenfassung

The University of Arizona Center for Innovation in Brain Science is seeking a Research Scientist III to conduct laboratory research focused on brain aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and related neurodegenerative disorders. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in neuroscience, molecular and cell biology, and endocrinology, with demonstrated expertise in experimental techniques and data analysis.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Five (5) years’ of relevant work experience.

Aufgaben

• Conduct laboratory experiments in support of established research projects, following approved experimental designs, protocols, and project timelines.
• Perform and optimize a broad range of molecular, cellular, and biochemical assays in rodent and cell models, including immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, confocal imaging, RNA/DNA extraction, qPCR, ELISA and Western blotting.
• Participate in securing research funding, including grant proposals. May co-author and may co-present results with principal investigators at meetings or conferences.
• Establish and maintain primary cell cultures, including cell isolation, maintenance, transfection, and the performance of cellular assays.
• Perform in vivo experiments in mice and rats, including animal handling, compound administration, tissue and blood collection, and basic surgical procedures.

Kenntnisse

Neuroscience

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Endocrinology

Data analysis

Independent researcher

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Immunohistochemistry

Flow cytometry

qPCR

Western blotting

Confocal imaging

RNA/DNA extraction

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Arizona Center for Innovation in Brain Science is seeking a Research Scientist III to conduct laboratory research focused on brain aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and related neurodegenerative disorders. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in neuroscience, molecular and cell biology, and endocrinology, with demonstrated expertise in experimental techniques and data analysis.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.