In Vivo Neuroscience Research Scientist

ALSAC; Memphis (TN); Presencial; USD 66 000 - 114 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Escoubas Laboratory invites applications for Associate Scientist to advance neuro-oncology research using preclinical brain tumor models and advanced imaging.

You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, conduct in vivo studies, optimize protocols, and contribute to manuscript preparation, aiming for publication and scientific impact.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific area.
• 7+ years of research experience; 5+ years with a Master’s; 2+ years with a PhD.
• Experience leading and coordinating research projects preferred.
• Experience guiding and training lab personnel preferred.
• Proven publication record or related successes.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct in vivo studies using preclinical research models, including intracerebroventricular (ICV) injections, behavioral assessments, transcardial perfusion, tissue collection, and downstream analyses.
• Process brain tissue for histological evaluation, including cryosectioning, immunofluorescence staining, and confocal microscopy.
• Culture and maintain primary neural cell populations (including microglia, neurons, and astrocytes) as well as established cell lines to support in vitro research studies.
• Analyze, quantify, and interpret experimental and imaging data while maintaining detailed and accurate records of methods, results, and study outcomes.
• Coordinate and maintain preclinical research resources, including genotyping workflows, research support activities, and associated record keeping.
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory members, institutional core facilities, and research colleagues across departments.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, data presentation, and dissemination of research findings.
• Assist in the development, optimization, and standardization of laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the scientific goals of the laboratory and institution.

Conhecimentos

In vivo experiments

Histology

Immunofluorescence staining

Confocal microscopy

Cell culture (neural)

Data analysis

Project coordination

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific area

Ferramentas

Stereotaxic injections

ICV injections

Genotyping workflows

Preclinical models

Descrição da oferta de emprego

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Escoubas Laboratory invites applications for Associate Scientist to advance neuro-oncology research using preclinical brain tumor models and advanced imaging.

You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, conduct in vivo studies, optimize protocols, and contribute to manuscript preparation, aiming for publication and scientific impact.