What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
A research assistant position is available for a highly motivated candidate to join the Epigenetics and System Neuroscience laboratory headed by Dr. Carla Nasca at Nathan Kline Psychiatric Institute and NYU School of Medicine in New York. The collaborative, intellectually stimulating work environment at NKI and NYUSoM is an invaluable resource to conduct bold, innovative and creative science.
Our laboratory uses cutting-edge technologies, including genetic, molecular, circuit and computational (e.g., machine learning) tools combined single-cell big-data approaches. Our lab is also developing a platform for isolation of specific exosomes from rodent and human models.
We are working on an innovative model of epigenetic mechanisms of neuroplasticity to stress with a new angle on the communication between mitochondria and cell nuclei. Key to this framework is the pivotal mitochondrial metabolite L-acetyl-carnitine or LAC, which we discovered as a novel epigenetic modulator of glutamatergic function in key brain circuits and a promising therapeutic target for clinical phenotypes of depression and Alzheimer's disease.
This growing framework provided the basis for exciting collaborations with colleagues in other renowned institutions to identify novel mechanisms of brain plasticity in the rapid and lasting responses to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
To apply, send:
1. CV
2. Statement of your research interests
3. Names of two or more contacts for reference letters.
JOB DUTIES:
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assist with and perform bold, cutting-edge basic and translational research using molecular, circuit, behavioral and computational tools in animal models
• Genotype and maintain transgenic mouse colonies
• Be eager to present research findings at lab meetings and conferences
• Be keen to learn, be highly motivated, work well with others, immerse himself/herself in ongoing research and be creative and proactive for new research directions.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
• Motivation & passion for Neuroscience is a must!
• Preferred B.S. or B.A. degrees, e.g.: in Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology, or related fields
• Lab experience is highly desired. Molecular and biochemical techniques, such qPCR, Western blot and immunofluorescence and research models. This position is a wonderful opportunity to learn to master many techniques.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to work in an interdisciplinary & collaborative team
• Minimum 2-years commitment
Preferred:
- Animal experience preferred. Preferred experience in some of these areas: stereotaxic surgery, in vivo gene manipulations, CRISPR/shRNAs, fiber photometry, calcium imaging, behavioral tests, molecular and biochemical techniques, such qPCR, Western blot and immunofluorescence
- Be keen to learn about next generation sequencing approaches, bioinformatics and computational tools (e.g., machine learning)
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