Senior Research Assistant - Del Rio Tsonis Lab

Senior Research Assistant - Del Rio Tsonis Lab

Job Title

Senior Research Assistant - Del Rio Tsonis Lab

Department

Biology Department

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Salary

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Job Description Summary

The Del Rio-Tsonis lab is looking for a full-time Senior Research
Assistant to conduct research in the area of regenerative biology
of the eye using classical salamander and chicken embryo model
organisms.

Job Description

The lab currently has two NIH-funded projects focused on using
molecular tools such CRISPRCas technology, as well as
single-cell/nucleus transcriptomics, ATACseq, proteomics, Cut &
Run analysis, methylome analyses, and conventional cell culture and
cell biology/imaging techniques such as HCR in situ hybridization.
The goal is to identify genetic and epigenetic switches required to
induce retina and lens regeneration in non-competent and competent
tissues/animals. Please check our lab website at https://www.eyeregenerationlab.com/.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Ph.D. in developmental/molecular biology, as well as a
proven publication record in the field of developmental
biology.

Consideration will be given to applicants with experience in cell
culture, working with small animal models, and basic knowledge on
RNA sequencing approaches, western blots, RT-qPCR, plasmid cloning,
HCR-FISH, classical transgenesis, and CRISPRCas gene editing.
Expertise in salamander husbandry and breeding is not expected and
will be trained.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter and Resume.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Katia Del Rio-Tsonis at
delriok@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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