Postdoc Research Associate Cell Biology
About The Position
The Department of Cell Biology, at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, is seeking an eager and self-motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to work in Dr. Sameer Bajikar’s laboratory (www.bajikarlab.com). The lab is working on several projects related to studying the underlying causes of neurodevelopmental disorders. These projects involve the development and characterization of new cellular and rodent models and tools to study neurodevelopmental disorders. The prospective employee will work closely with the PI to complete experiments in support of the ongoing, long-term research projects.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree
Nice To Haves
- Experience in rodent handling is preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform experimental procedures based on objectives in Dr. Bajikar's project goals and involve self-planning and design of experiments, including, but not limited to, PCR, molecular biology/recombinant DNA, cell culture, protein and RNA isolation, quantitative RT-PCR, immunoblotting, mouse colony maintenance, and mouse handling and experimentation
- Provide experimental support for larger scale on going, long-term experiments led by other lab members
- Maintain and organized and detailed lab notebook, tabulated experimental results, and reagent inventory
- Prepare summary figures and presentations of results
- Attend and participate in lab meetings
- Other duties may be assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
