Research Scientist

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION

POSITION SUMMARY:

Please submit your CV, letter of specific research interests, and contact information for 3 references.

This role is aimed at attracting a highly driven and proactive Research Scientist to investigate the influence of estrogen receptor regulation on innate immunity in the context of urinary tract infection (UTI) pathogenesis. The ideal candidate will employ molecular and immunological techniques to explore the importance of both membrane and nuclear estrogen receptor signaling in modulating inflammation within the bladder and kidneys at the onset of UTI.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD:

Possible exposure to hazardous material, hot and cold, blood borne pathogens.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift, carry push, and pull 50 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodations. Sufficient to carry out specific job functions of a laboratory researcher.

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Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• M.S. with at least two-year research experience or Ph. D in Biomedical Sciences or related field of study
• Prior experience in flow cytometry including sorting and data analysis, cell culture, bioinformatics and confocal microscopy would be a distinct advantage.
  
  

SKILLS, PROFICIENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Candidates should possess the ability to independently design and conduct experiments with limited supervision.
• Responsibilities include conducting research, analyzing data, drafting laboratory research protocols (SOPs), writing manuscripts, and presenting results at both local and national conferences.
• Collaboration with students in the laboratory setting will be an essential aspect of the candidate's role.