Research Assistant Professor, Cell and Molecular Biology

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Research Assistant Professor will design and conduct independent experiments and assume technical research responsibilities for studies on craniofacial development and pathogenesis. This will involve experimental design, all aspects of data collection, data interpretation and preparing the data for publication in peer reviewed journals. The candidate is expected to be highly self-motivated with excellent communication skills. The candidate should show strong potential for obtaining external funding. Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person's race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane's employment or educational programs or activities. Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [email protected].

Requirements

• PhD degree in Biological Sciences with extensive research experience in mammalian craniofacial development using developmental and molecular biology, genetic, and genomics approaches
• Highly self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills
• Show strong potential for obtaining external funding

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct independent experiments
• Assume technical research responsibilities for studies on craniofacial development and pathogenesis
• Experimental design
• All aspects of data collection
• Data interpretation
• Preparing the data for publication in peer reviewed journals
• Obtaining external funding

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees