San Diego Costa Mesa or Roseville, California
Logan, Utah
Duquesne University,
Davis, California
Fresno, California
Sacramento, California
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Posted: 08-Aug-23
Location: Nationwide
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: REQ188332
Job Description:
The Senior Staff Scientist takes a lead role in designing and performing experiments to investigate the mechanisms of Chromatin regulation and RNA splicing in human neurons, including, bioinformatics analysis of transcriptomic and epigenomic data, and splicing mechanisms in autism spectrum disorders. The Senior Staff Scientist applies extensive scientific and management methodologies specific to the laboratory with scientific vigor, advancing research efforts and minimizing research development risks with regard to quality, timelines, and funding. The Senior Staff Scientist will use state of the art technologies like: bulk transcriptomic (RNAseq), epigenomic (CUT&TAG and CUT&RUN) and single cell (Sc) OMICs (ScRNA-seq and ScATAC-seq) and MultiElectrode Array studies. In addition, the Senior Staff Scientist will contribute to scientific publications by writing and editing articles, preparing quality figures and analyzing data.
The Senior Staff Scientist will also provide technical training, guidance and project support to research assistants, grad students, postdocs and other lab personnel.
This is a fixed term position with a current end date of one year from the start of hire, which may be extended based upon available funding.
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience
Required: Masterâ™s degree required (Ph.D. preferred) in molecular biology, cell biology, or related field
5 yearsâ™ experience, extensive post-Ph.D. experience preferred or, equivalent combination of education and experience
Laboratory experience including lab techniques in H3K36 methylation and stem cell experience
Stem cell biology, neuronal differentiation and Bioinformatics experience (Preferred)
Supervisory experience (Preferred)
Job Competencies
Excellent organizational/record-keeping skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent Computational biology skills and knowledge
Excellent quantitative skills
Self-motivated
Possesses a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community.
Ability to be independent and to think critically
Strong problem-solving abilities
Criminal and education background required.
Recruiting Start Date:
2023-06-14Job Posting Title:
Senior Staff ScientistDepartment:
Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and BiochemistryGrade:
Grade 11Worker Type:
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Time Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5Position Work Location:
OnsiteSubmission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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