Senior Translational Neuroscience Scientist - iPSC Models

New York State Psychiatry Institute; New York (NY); On-site; USD 129,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits Package

Job summary

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene in New York, NY seeks a Research Scientist V to establish an innovative, externally funded program in translational neuroscience and precision psychiatry. You will mentor trainees and contribute to graduate education while advancing disease models.

Responsibilities include designing iPSC-derived organoid protocols, performing CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, securing NIH and other grants, publishing in high-impact journals, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 6 years of professional research experience, or PhD may substitute for 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee an ambitious research program in translational neuroscience and precision psychiatry.
• Design, optimize, and implement protocols for culturing, maintaining, and differentiating iPSCs into 3D brain organoids.
• Perform CRISPR/Cas9-based genome editing to generate and validate iPSC disease models.
• Secure extramural funding by writing and submitting competitive research grants.
• Publish findings in high-impact journals and present data at national and international conferences.

Skills

iPSC culture

Organoid culture

CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing

Grant writing

Education

Master's degree + 6 years experience or PhD

Job description

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene in New York, NY seeks a Research Scientist V to establish an innovative, externally funded program in translational neuroscience and precision psychiatry. You will mentor trainees and contribute to graduate education while advancing disease models.

Responsibilities include designing iPSC-derived organoid protocols, performing CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, securing NIH and other grants, publishing in high-impact journals, and collaborating with