Associate Scientist or Scientist in Translational Studies in Schizophrenia Models

Preference will be given to applicants with Ph.D. in neuroscience or related fields, who have a strong background in molecular biology, ASO biochemistry, delivery, and validation assays, or 2-photon imaging of head-fixed animals, in vivo stereotaxic-guided injections of viruses, and strong communication skills.

The candidate also will benefit from an outstanding, highly collaborative work environment in which a diverse team of 15 researchers focuses efforts toward understanding the mechanisms of schizophrenia and psychotic behavior at the levels of neural circuits and individual neurons, synapses, and molecules.

The laboratory is part of the Department of Developmental Neurobiology, which houses specialized departmental shared resources, including an integrated support structure for testing rodent behavior, producing genetically engineered animal models and 3-dimensional human brain organoids, in vivo and ex vivo imaging of cells, advanced image processing and analysis, single-cell profiling, and bioinformatics. In addition, numerous institutional shared resources and core facilities support the laboratory by providing expertise and state-of-the-art technologies.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates multiple aspects of research projects and carries out laboratory experiments utilizing various laboratory techniques, and determines whether additional or other tools or methods are required.
• Provides input regarding research protocols and experiments. Sets up protocols and assists in developing new laboratory techniques as required.
• Identifies experimental data pertinent to the analysis problem. Processes, organizes and summarizes data, reporting these experimental results as required. Monitors quality and integrity of recorded information and data.
• May draft sections of research manuscripts.
• Provides basic lab operation support to include equipment maintenance and purchasing. Monitors inventory levels and orders lab supplies as needed. Performs calibration of instruments and equipment. Troubleshoots instrument performance and equipment issues.
• Instructs other staff in basic laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned in order to meet the goals of the department and institution.

Minimum Education and/or Training

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required.

Associate Scientist Minimum Experience

• 7+ years of research experience is required
• 5+ years of research experience is required with a Master's degree
• 2+ years of research experience is required with a PhD
• Experience leading and supporting research experiments preferred
• Some experience leading lab and scientific project coordination, maintenance, and other research support activities preferred
• Experience in guiding and training other laboratory personnel preferred
• Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role

Scientist Minimum Experience

• Eight (8) years of relevant work experience is required
• Six (6) years of relevant work experience is required with a Master's degree
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience is required with a PhD