Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• PhD in Biology or related disciplines with more than 5 years of post-graduate research experience, preferably in an academic setting.
• At least 5 years of animal experience in murine models, particularly in transgenic sickle mice, with expertise in maintaining and performing experiments in animal models.
• Strong record of research productivity with multiple first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in translational research, preferably in the hematology, vascular biology, and nephrology field.
• Expertise in molecular biology, proteomics, cell biology, histopathology and immunology techniques, and data analysis.
• Experience in managing a research team.
• Experience in training and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, research staff, and post-doctoral fellows.
• Experience in grant writing, peer-review of scientific articles, and editorial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of an impactful research program in sickle cell disease.
• Direct a productive research laboratory.
• Monitor and treatment of transgenic sickle mice, including drug treatment, phlebotomy, urine collection, and sacrifice with tissue harvesting.
• Manage interdisciplinary research projects at the intersection of vascular, kidney, and red blood cell health.
• Establish, maintain, and perform experiments in cell culture, other relevant animal models, and patient bio-samples.
• Teach, train, and mentor students, research staff, and post-doctoral fellows in both their research and career development.
• Write grant proposals to obtain extramural funding to sustain the research program.
• Publish research results in high-quality research articles in leading scientific journals.
• Present research results at academic conferences nationally.
• Create and maintain collaboration with scientists at this university and other institutions to advance the research program.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including peer-review of scientific articles and membership of editorial board.
• Meet all compliance and reporting requirements.
• Work collegially with staff, students, trainees in the Department, Division, and the University.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents