Senior Research Scientist: Calcium Signaling & T. gondii

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Moreno Laboratory at the University of Georgia seeks a Research Professional to lead advanced projects on calcium signaling, organelle communication, and mitochondrial physiology in Toxoplasma gondii. This senior-level role involves independent experimental design, data analysis, and mentorship.

The successful candidate will design experiments, supervise CRISPR-based work, and contribute to grant ideas and manuscripts, working with a dynamic team in Athens.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science and 2 years of professional experience.
• Ability to design and lead independent research projects.
• Experience mentoring junior scientists.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, design, and implement independent research on calcium signaling in T. gondii.
• Develop live-cell imaging and mitochondrial assays.
• Lead grant development and manuscript preparation.
• Mentor graduate students and coordinate lab activities.

Skills

Calcium signaling

CRISPR/Cas9

Mitochondrial physiology

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Fluorescence microscopy

Live-cell imaging

Molecular genetics

Job description

The Moreno Laboratory at the University of Georgia seeks a Research Professional to lead advanced projects on calcium signaling, organelle communication, and mitochondrial physiology in Toxoplasma gondii. This senior-level role involves independent experimental design, data analysis, and mentorship.

The successful candidate will design experiments, supervise CRISPR-based work, and contribute to grant ideas and manuscripts, working with a dynamic team in Athens.