Postdoctoral Associate
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Job Location:
Washington DC, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Ye Lab is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our team and contribute to an NIH-funded project focused on understanding how glioma hijacks the tumor microenvironment to drive malignant progression. Our research lies at the intersection of glial biology and brain cancer with a particular emphasis on malignant glioma the most aggressive form of primary brain tumor. The successful candidate will investigate the role of astrocytesone of the most abundant and functionally diverse types of glial cellsin glioma progression and their modulation of the tumor microenvironment. The project will employ genetically engineered mouse and human glioma models along with advanced imaging techniques single-cell and spatial transcriptomics and molecular biology approaches. The Postdoctoral Associate is expected to lead research projects from experimental design data analysis to presentations in lab meetings conferences and seminars as well as prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications. Additionally the candidate will contribute to mentoring research technicians and students involved in the project. We are committed to supporting your career development by building on your existing expertise while providing opportunities to gain new skills in a collaborative and productive research environment.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Biology Neuroscience or a related field. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
- Experience with in vivo research involving mouse
- Proficiency in immunostaining and fluorescence microscopy
- Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques (e.g. cloning Western blotting)
- Experience with mammalian cell culture
- Track record of first-author publication(s); preprints are acceptable
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with rodent brain surgery
- Experience with primary cell culture
- Background in brain cancer brain injury or neuroscience research
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
7/21/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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