Assistant Scientist- Petrucceli Lab
Core
Conducts basic and applied research on neurovascular mechanisms in ALS, FTD, and Alzheimer's disease, focusing on endothelial dysfunction, blood-brain barrier biology, and RNA-binding protein pathology.
Role type
Assistant Scientist (Research)
Builds
Scientific publications, technical reports, patents, and experimental data for neurodegeneration research.
Domain
Biomedical research, neurodegeneration, neurovascular biology
Required skills
Molecular biology, cell culture, RNA isolation, protein biochemistry, animal model development, statistical data analysis, grant writing, manuscript preparation, laboratory management
Preferred skills
Expertise in blood-brain barrier biology, RNA regulation, transcriptomics, proteomics, bioinformatics analysis, mentorship of students
Technologies
Graphpad Prism, inCITE-seq, knock-in mouse models, endothelial-specific deletion models
Responsibilities
Design and conduct experiments investigating neurovascular mechanisms; Develop and utilize animal models and human tissue analyses; Draft and submit scientific research grants and manuscripts for high-impact journals; Mentor undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in experimental design and data interpretation; Manage laboratory operations including ordering supplies and maintaining equipment
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC