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Form of workVisiting Research Specialist - Tai Lab
SEARCH EXTENDED UNTIL 1/11/2024
Hiring Department: Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1021707
Posting Close Date: 1/11/2024
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Description:
Position Summary
Thelaboratory of Dr. Leon Tai in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Illinois in Chicago has anopening for a Visiting Research Specialist in the field of neuroscience. Thesuccessful candidate will play an active role in our ongoing studies in cellsand mice that are focused on Alzheimer's disease.
Activeresearch in the Tai Laboratory
- Identification of mechanism(s) through which genetic (APOE genotype), and other known risk factors (sex, hypertension, peripheral inflammation, aging) for Alzheimer's disease modulate neuron function and behavior.
- The role of blood-barrier dysfunction in the progression of neurodegenerative disorders
- Screening and evaluating the preclinical activity of compounds for Alzheimer's disease.
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in life science or related field required. Master's degree in science preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years related research experience.
- Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
- Proficient in specific lab research techniques.
- Experience in laboratory management, transgenic mouse colony maintenance and mouse sacrifice
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in techniques include animal handling, injections and tissue harvest.
- Skills including animal behavior, primary cell culture, biochemical (e.g., Western Blotting, ELISA), immunohistochemical and/or molecular biology (PCR) analysis.
- Familiarity with software for instrumentation (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, End note) is a plus.
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