Research Scholar

Location: 
4150 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94121
United States
Job Posted Date: 
March 26, 2020
Opportunities: 
Full-time Positions
Postdoc Positions
Population: 
Medicine

Position Definition:

NCIRE- The Veterans Health Research Institute, affiliated with UCSF/SFVA Orthopedic Translational Research lab, has an opening for a postdoctoral research associate to study genetic/cellular therapy for muscle dystrophy.

Essential Functions:

  • Performing research surgical procedures related to muscle injury in rodent animals.
  • Administering pharmacological and cellular treatment for animals with muscle dystrophy/injuries.
  • Performing in vitro culture of cells and explant tissues.
  • Performing tissue harvesting, histology, and immunohistochemistry.
  • Analyze gene expression with PCR, sequencing and other methods.
  • Isolating stem cells from muscle and other tissue with fluorescence-activated cells sorting (FACS) or other methods.
  • Editing/modifying muscle cell gene expression with CRISPR and other methods.
  • Measuring muscle function in vivo and ex vivo.
  • Writing of periodical project reports and manuscripts.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements: 
  • PhD degree in biology or related science major.
  • Ability of performing research project independently with minimum supervision.
  • Solid genetics and cell biology scientific knowledge and techniques such as gene cloning, PCR, sequencing, stem cell culture, transfection.
  • Previous experience with CRISPR, gene editing and iPS is preferred.
  • Previous experience with mouse surgery/experiment is preferred.
  • Previous experience with musculoskeletal tissue histology is preferable
How to Apply: 

For more information about NCIRE -- The Veterans Health Research Institute or to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit us at www.ncire.org and select job #20-0026 or you may apply directly, by cutting and pasting the below link into your browser:

https://rew21.ultipro.com/NOR1032/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=789

NCIRE --The Veterans Health Research Institute is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Per San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance, NCIRE - The Veterans Health Research Institute will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories

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Location: 
San Francisco
Greater Bay Area
Peninsula
California