Staff Scientist, hiPSC Neuronal Disease Modeling

Lieber Institute Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lieber Institute for Brain Development in Baltimore, MD, invites applications for a Staff Scientist with deep expertise in hiPSCs and iPSC-derived neuronal models to join the Stem Cell Core. This translational research role focuses on hiPSC-based modeling of neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders, maintaining cell lines, differentiating into brain cell types, and collaborating across projects.

Strong communication and bench skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology, neuroscience, or closely related field.
• Extensive hiPSC culture experience and neuronal modeling.
• 3+ years of hiPSC-derived neuronal culture or disease modeling.

Responsibilities

• Perform hiPSC-based neuronal and disease model experiments (reprogramming, culture, differentiation, data collection).
• Maintain detailed records and ensure protocol reproducibility.
• Assist in postmortem dural fibroblast culture.
• Prepare cell materials for internal and external researchers.
• Help manage cell line repository records and reports.
• Provide training and experimental design support to researchers.
• Communicate effectively with researchers to support cross‑institute projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

hiPSC culture

neuronal models

data analysis

cell culture

team communication

Education

Ph.D. in neuroscience or related field

Job description

The Lieber Institute for Brain Development in Baltimore, MD, invites applications for a Staff Scientist with deep expertise in hiPSCs and iPSC-derived neuronal models to join the Stem Cell Core. This translational research role focuses on hiPSC-based modeling of neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders, maintaining cell lines, differentiating into brain cell types, and collaborating across projects.

Strong communication and bench skills are essential.