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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Senior Research Assistant - Del Rio Tsonis Lab

positionOxford, OH
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a full-time Senior Research Assistant for the Del Rio-Tsonis lab, which focuses on regenerative biology of the eye. The role involves conducting research using various molecular tools and model organisms to identify genetic and epigenetic switches for retina and lens regeneration.

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Responsibilities

Conduct research in the area of regenerative biology of the eye using classical salamander and chicken embryo model organisms
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
Identify genetic and epigenetic switches required to induce retina and lens regeneration in non-competent and competent tissues/animals

Qualification

CRISPRCas technologySingle-cell transcriptomicsProteomicsCell cultureRNA sequencingWestern blotsRT-qPCRPlasmid cloningHCR-FISHClassical transgenesisSalamander husbandrySmall animal models

Required

Ph.D. in developmental/molecular biology
Proven publication record in the field of developmental biology

Preferred

Experience in cell culture
Working with small animal models
Basic knowledge on RNA sequencing approaches
Western blots
RT-qPCR
Plasmid cloning
HCR-FISH
Classical transgenesis
CRISPRCas gene editing
Expertise in salamander husbandry and breeding

Company

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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