The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Postdoctoral Scholar-Genetics, Genomics, and Informatics
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
Postdoctoral Scholar-Genetics, Genomics, and Informatics
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THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2027.
Job Summary The Department of Genetics, Genomics, and Informatics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar. This position involves rodent handling and in vitro cell-based assays. It requires knowledge of rodent colony management and behavior, preparation of primary cell cultures, basic molecular biology techniques, and a background in statistical analysis, including familiarity with statistical packages (e.g., JMP, Prism, R, or Python). The position involves working independently and supervising graduate students and technical staff. It will require the ability to analyze and summarize results and present research findings in the form of weekly lab meetings, scientific conference posters and presentations, and manuscript preparation.
Responsibilities
Perform and/or supervise trainee in vitro cell-based assays in primary neuronal and astrocyte cultures, including culturing primary cells, transduction using viral vectors, flow cytometry, and Seahorse assays.
Assist with nucleic acid extractions, protein extractions, and other basic molecular biology as needed.
Perform statistical analysis and quality control of data generated from molecular and behavioral assays.
Prepare results for publication and present data at internal and external meetings.
Prepare weekly reports for lab meetings.
Perform and/or supervise 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.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements:
Doctoral Degree.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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.
Memphis, TN $86,320.00-$154,960.00 3 days ago
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Postdoctoral Scholar-Genetics, Genomics, and Informatics
role at
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center .
THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2027.
Job Summary The Department of Genetics, Genomics, and Informatics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar. This position involves rodent handling and in vitro cell-based assays. It requires knowledge of rodent colony management and behavior, preparation of primary cell cultures, basic molecular biology techniques, and a background in statistical analysis, including familiarity with statistical packages (e.g., JMP, Prism, R, or Python). The position involves working independently and supervising graduate students and technical staff. It will require the ability to analyze and summarize results and present research findings in the form of weekly lab meetings, scientific conference posters and presentations, and manuscript preparation.
Responsibilities
Perform and/or supervise trainee in vitro cell-based assays in primary neuronal and astrocyte cultures, including culturing primary cells, transduction using viral vectors, flow cytometry, and Seahorse assays.
Assist with nucleic acid extractions, protein extractions, and other basic molecular biology as needed.
Perform statistical analysis and quality control of data generated from molecular and behavioral assays.
Prepare results for publication and present data at internal and external meetings.
Prepare weekly reports for lab meetings.
Perform and/or supervise 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.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements:
Doctoral Degree.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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.
Memphis, TN $86,320.00-$154,960.00 3 days ago
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