Research Associate - Varma Lab

Research Associate - Varma Lab

Job Title

Research Associate - Varma Lab

Department

Biology Department

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Salary

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Job Description Summary

The Varma Lab in the Department of Biology at Miami University,
Oxford, Ohio, seeks a Research Associate to join a new research
program investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms
underlying rare neurodevelopmental disorders.

Job Description

Job Description:

Our laboratory uses patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells
(iPSCs) to generate brain organoids that recapitulate key aspects
of human brain development. We combine these models with
molecular

and cellular approaches coupled with single-cell transcriptomic
profiling and bioinformatic analysis to understand how disease
associated genetic variants perturb developmental gene regulatory
programs, alter the specification and maturation of distinct neural
cell populations, and ultimately affect neuronal function. The
successful candidate will contribute to projects investigating the
mechanisms of rare neurodevelopmental disorders and will have the
opportunity to play an important role in establishing and
developing the Varma Lab. The position is well suited for someone
interested in human stem cell models, neurodevelopment, and disease
mechanisms who would like to contribute both experimentally and
intellectually to a growing research program.

Position Duties:

• Research (70%): Responsibilities will include human iPSC

culture and differentiation, neuronal cultures, brain organoids,
molecular and cellular biology, imaging, and related approaches.
The successful candidate will contribute to experimental design,
data collection and analysis, interpretation of results, and
preparation of research findings for presentation and
publication.

• Laboratory and Project Management (20%): Assist with

establishing and maintaining the Varma Lab.

• Scientific Communication and Collaboration (5%): Participate in

laboratory meetings and collaborative research activities and
contribute to the presentation of research findings at scientific
conferences and preparation of manuscripts for publication.

• Mentorship (5%): Assist with training and mentoring

undergraduate and graduateresearchers in the laboratory, including
laboratory techniques, experimental design, dataanalysis, and
scientific communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: M.S. in biology, neuroscience, molecular and cellular
biology, or a related discipline and have at least 3-5 years of
research experience in iPSC culture.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication

skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a

research laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications:

Consideration will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) culture
• Neural differentiation, neuronal culture, and/or brain organoid

culture

• Molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA isolation,

PCR/qPCR, Western blotting, and related approaches

• Immunocytochemistry and microscopy
• Training or mentoring undergraduate researchers

Prior experience with human iPSC culture is strongly
preferred.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Applicants should submit the following materials:

A cover letter describing their research experience, relevant
technical expertise, and interest in the position, and a curriculum
vitae.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Parul Varma at varmap@miamioh.edu.
Screening of applications will begin (2) weeks from the date of
posting and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-
and tobacco-free campuses.

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Remote Work

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by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the
convenience of the University.

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