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Indiana University · 13 hours ago

Postdoctoral - Pediatric Brain Tumors (Tailor Lab)

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Indiana University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Tailor Lab focused on pediatric brain tumors. The role involves conducting research on molecular mechanisms of tumor progression and identifying novel drug targets using advanced techniques in molecular biology and bioinformatics.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Bioinformatic analysis of single cell and next-generation RNA sequencing, and proteomic analysis of kinome data

Advanced molecular biology techniques including gene editing (CRISPR), plasmid design and production, bacterial culture, plasmid purification, and related analyses

Molecular biology and biochemical analyses including Western blotting, protein assays, PCR, RT-PCR, DNA and RNA purification and sequencing

Animal (mouse) handling/manipulations: Perform surgeries/implantations (will train), biopsies, bioluminescence imaging, and drug administration

Extensive tissue culture required

Flow cytometry and microscopy; phenotypic analysis and imaging

Keep organized analytical data of performed experiments and expected to report findings at lab meetings

Acts as a liaison/mentor to technicians, students and other laboratory personnel for training

Responsible for the initiation, monitoring, completion, and reporting of complex and intricate laboratory experiments. Organize and implement data review and analysis

Collaborate with other University Faculty and labs for common goals

Expected to keep current on relevant literature to identify suitable direction, new techniques, procedures and methods

Expected to submit research to national, professional meetings for possible presentations

Expected to publish in peer reviewed journals

Qualification

Molecular biology techniquesBioinformaticsNext-generation sequencingAnimal handlingTissue cultureProteomic analysisProfessionalismTime management

Required

Doctorate degree (PhD) in science or related field

Experience with broad range of molecular biology and biochemistry techniques

Extensive tissue culture experience

Maintains a high degree of professionalism

Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills

Experience in animal husbandry and related studies (e.g. mouse IP/IV drug administration and tissue dissection)

Bioinformatic analysis of single cell and next-generation RNA sequencing, and proteomic analysis of kinome data

Preferred

Neural stem cell culture/ iPS generation/other stem cell research

Company

Indiana University

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Indiana University looked for ways to promote innovation while assisting students in building better futures.

Founded in 1820

Bloomington, Indiana, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.iu.edu

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