Visiting Research Scholar - Dayton, United States - Wright State University

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Job Title Visiting Research Scholar Job Category:
Research Department Biochemistry/Molecular Biology-SOM EEO number: 24P039 Position FTE

100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate $47,000

Salary Band:

RS S04 Job Summary/Basic Function:

Our lab is focusing on gene therapy for the treatment of muscle disorders, including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, which is a devastating disease leading to the death of patients at the age of 20-30 years.

We are looking for a highly motivated Visiting scholar to join our team.

In particular, we are looking for someone with experience in molecular biology (qPCR, IF, WB), as well as mouse injection and dissection experiences for neuromuscular disorders.

Experience in dissecting and mounting muscle tissue is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD degree in molecular biology, Biochemistry, Biology, or other health-related field. · Minimum of 3 years of experience in laboratory research in cell biology and molecular biology.

The job description includes, but is not restricted to performing research experiments, maintaining records of experiments, preparing laboratory reports, analyzing data, and preparing publications and grant applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Laboratory experience in some of the following techniques (qPCR, IF, WB, cell culture, and cloning) as well as mouse injection and dissection experiences for neuromuscular disorders.

Experience in dissecting and mounting muscle tissue is preferred.

Essential Functions and percent of time:
75% Conducting research in the laboratory, analyzing the data and devising innovative scientific and technical solutions

10% Ordering research reagent and lab supplies

15% Supervising/training undergraduate/graduate students

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): Non-Essential Functions and percent of time: Working Conditions

Standard molecular biology/cell biology laboratory conditions. Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply. Length of contract is contingent upon funding.

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Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Date 10/31/2023
First Consideration Date: 11/08/2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes