Senior Zebrafish Neurobiology Scientist

Taleo; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltech in Pasadena, CA seeks a researcher to conduct studies in zebrafish behavior and immunology. You will design and perform experiments, generate and adapt assays, and analyze data using coding and statistics.

Responsibilities include supervising technicians, mentoring graduate students and postdocs, writing manuscripts and grant proposals, presenting findings at meetings, and maintaining lab equipment.

Qualifications

• PhD and postdoctoral experience in Biology.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in zebrafish behavior, molecular biology, genetics, microscopy, and histochemical techniques, strong publication record.

Responsibilities

• Conceive original research, design and perform experiments in zebrafish behavior and immunology.
• Generate code and employ appropriate statistical tests to analyze data.
• Write research manuscripts and grant applications based on results.
• Advise on preparation and edit manuscripts and grants created by others in the lab.
• Attend meetings and present research findings in posters and talks.
• Supervise technicians daily on general duties and independent projects; mentor graduate students and postdocs.

Skills

Zebrafish behavior

Molecular biology

Genetics

Microscopy

Histochemistry

Video-tracking

Education

PhD in Biology or related field

Tools

CRISPR

Video-tracking systems

Epifluorescence

Confocal microscopy

Job description

Caltech in Pasadena, CA seeks a researcher to conduct studies in zebrafish behavior and immunology. You will design and perform experiments, generate and adapt assays, and analyze data using coding and statistics.

Responsibilities include supervising technicians, mentoring graduate students and postdocs, writing manuscripts and grant proposals, presenting findings at meetings, and maintaining lab equipment.