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University of Pittsburgh · 1 day ago

Research Scientist - Dr. Amantha Thathiah's Laboratory

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Research Scientist to join Amantha Thathiah's lab in the Department of Neurobiology. The role involves conducting independent scientific research on the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in Alzheimer's disease, overseeing the Cellular Modeling Core, and managing laboratory policies while collaborating with other specialists.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Conducts independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation

Prepares and crafts various documentations of research results into manuscripts, proposals, grant applications, and presentations

Trains undergraduates and research technicians

Manages laboratory policies and coordinates project development in collaboration with other specialists

Oversee the generation, maintenance, and characterization of cellular models, derived from both human and non-human primate fibroblasts, to support Alzheimer’s Disease research

Working with marmoset-derived cell lines, optimizing reprogramming techniques, and developing in vitro models to study disease mechanisms

Qualification

Cell cultureCellular reprogrammingMolecular biology techniquesBiochemical techniquesResearch project managementTraining undergraduatesCollaboration with specialistsPresentation skills

Required

Professional Doctorate Degree

5 years of experience

Expertise in cell culture

Expertise in cellular reprogramming techniques (i.e., iPSC and direct conversion)

Expertise in molecular biology and biochemical techniques

Ability to conduct independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation

Ability to prepare and craft various documentations of research results into manuscripts, proposals, grant applications, and presentations

Ability to train undergraduates and research technicians

Ability to manage laboratory policies and coordinate project development in collaboration with other specialists

Ability to work with marmoset-derived cell lines

Ability to optimize reprogramming techniques

Ability to develop in vitro models to study disease mechanisms

Ability to work in a collaborative, cutting-edge scientific environment

Benefits

Relocation Offered

Visa Sponsorship Provided

Company

University of Pittsburgh

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The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities.

Founded in 1787

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees

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