The University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Scholar-Genetics, Genomics, and Informatics
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Genetics, Genomics, and Informatics. This position involves rodent handling, in vitro cell-based assays, and requires expertise in molecular biology techniques and statistical analysis while supervising graduate students and technical staff.
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Responsibilities
Performs and/or supervises trainee in vitro cell-based assays in primary neuronal and astrocyte cultures
Specific duties include culturing primary cells, transduction using viral vectors, flow cytometry, and sea horse assays
Assists with nucleic acid extractions, protein extractions, and other basic molecular biology as needed
Performs statistical analysis and quality control of data generated from molecular and behavioral assays
Prepares results for publication and presents data at internal and external meetings
Prepares weekly reports for lab meetings
Performs and/or supervises all aspects of rodent studies, including colony maintenance, estrus cycle monitoring, timed matings, embryo collection, blood collection, tissue collections, perfusions, injections, and performing multiple different behavioral phenotyping assays
May also perform stereotaxic injections to deliver viral vectors to select rodent brain regions
Qualification
Required
Doctoral Degree
Knowledge of rodent colony management and behavior
Preparation of primary cell cultures
Knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques
Background in statistical analysis
Familiarity with statistical packages (e.g., JMP, Prism, R, or Python)
Meticulous record-keeping skills
Attention to detail and basic computer skills
Basic knowledge of statistics and statistical software
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work as part of a team and follow directions
Ability to plan and complete experiments promptly and around the schedule of important collaborators and institutional cores
Company
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Established in 1911, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service.
Founded in 1911
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