Research Scientist - Parkinson's & Alpha-Synuclein

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's Neurology Department, Killion Center, invites applications for a Research Scientist to study neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease. The successful candidate will lead projects examining alpha-synuclein aggregation and clearance in cellular and animal models.

Responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, performing neuronal culture and live imaging, mentoring students, and writing manuscripts and grants, with opportunities to present

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Masters with required experience.
• Education must meet degree requirements; work-experience cannot substitute.
• Experience in neurodegeneration research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments on alpha-synuclein mechanisms.
• Perform neuronal culture and live imaging.
• Supervise undergraduate/graduate lab students.
• Write manuscripts and grants; present findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cell culture

Live imaging

Data analysis

Grant writing

Mentoring

Education

PhD in neuroscience

MS in related field

BA/BS in related field

Tools

Microscopy

Animal handling

Histology

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's Neurology Department, Killion Center, invites applications for a Research Scientist to study neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease. The successful candidate will lead projects examining alpha-synuclein aggregation and clearance in cellular and animal models.

Responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, performing neuronal culture and live imaging, mentoring students, and writing manuscripts and grants, with opportunities to present