Featured Exosome Job – Research Scholar

in Jobs November 5, 2014

Job ID – 2013-2130 Posted Date – 9/19/2014 Type – Regular Full-Time

Overview:

A postdoctoral scholar (PDS) is expected to work closely with Dr. Pulliam to achieve the overall research goals of the laboratory. The PDS will be able to work independently on a daily basis. This will include the planning and performance of experiments, and the accurate recording and analysis of data. This is a neurovirology laboratory with a strong emphasis on immunology and exosomes. Techniques will include immunostaining of brain with confocal microscopy, protein extraction and purification, RNA and miRNA arrays, monocyte and exosome isolation and endothelial and neural cell cultures, western blotting, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, and related methods.

Essential Functions:

Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Design experimental protocols
Perform experiments
Analyze and summarize data
Work with supervisor and her associates to review research progress and plan direction of work
Prepare written summaries of research for presentation and publication, with assistance form Dr. Pulliam or other senior members of her research group
Laboratory management: maintain chemical inventory, glass and plastic-ware disposal, updating of MSDS, updating of Current Protocols
Laboratory supplies: ordering and maintaining inventory
Prepare manuscripts for submission to journals
Present talks at national and international meetings
Prepare applications for extramural funding

Qualifications:

Sufficient education, training or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:

1. Ph.D. from an accredited university in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience or a related field