Parkinson's Neuro Research Scientist — In Vitro & Imaging

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurology, is seeking a Research Scientist to work on a project exploring divergent and convergent mechanisms of Parkinson's disease after exposure to environmental toxicants. The role involves designing powered in vitro assays, data analysis, and preparation of figures under the PI's supervision.

Responsibilities include data interpretation, manuscript and grant writing support, and training of undergraduates and technicians.

Qualifications

• Professional Doctorate Degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant research experience.
• Experience with in vitro and in vivo molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with grant writing and manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out properly powered in vitro assays.
• Analyze and graph data; prepare figures; assist in grant writing.
• Train undergraduates and technicians; supervise lab activities.
• Interact closely with PI and collaborators.

Skills

Data analysis

Grant writing

Lab supervision

Scientific communication

Education

Professional Doctorate Degree

Tools

RT-qPCR

Western blotting

Live imaging microscopy

CRISPR Cas9

Seahorse assays

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurology, is seeking a Research Scientist to work on a project exploring divergent and convergent mechanisms of Parkinson's disease after exposure to environmental toxicants. The role involves designing powered in vitro assays, data analysis, and preparation of figures under the PI's supervision.

Responsibilities include data interpretation, manuscript and grant writing support, and training of undergraduates and technicians.