Research Scientist l - Center Dementia Research

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Research in laboratory mice using viral vectors, chemogenetics and optogenetics in mouse models of epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease. Electrophysiology, behavior and anatomy will be performed in vivo and in slices. A PhD or MD PhD is required, as well as a background in these approaches. The applicant will need a strong knowledge of scientific writing, computer skills and statistics. Experience with submission of grant applications is valuable. Individuals in training to ultimately establish their own laboratory are encouraged to apply.

JOB DUTIES:

• Use of transgenic mice
• Viral injections
• Stereotaxic surgery
• EEG in mice
• Perfusion-fixation and histology of brain sections
• Behavioral testing in mice
• Electrophysiology using hippocampal slices
• Data analysis and statistics
• Writing papers, grants, presenting data

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and two years of professional research in an appropriate field or master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of the experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A PhD or MD/PhD degree in a neuroscience-related field
• Experience with mice in neuroscience research
• Experience in stereotaxic surgery, AAV, electrophysiology and/or behavior
• Ability to use standard computer software (Microsoft Office, Adobe, Statistical software)
• Ability to learn and work with others in a laboratory setting

Background Investigation/Justice Center Review Requirements:

Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment. 2) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

• The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

Applications will only be accepted through website at: http://corporate.rfmh.org - Click on Employment Opportunities. Applications will be accepted only during the posting dates as listed at the top of the job announcement.

Questions regarding this position please email: hrprocessing@nki.rfmh.org