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:
- Assist supervisor/PI in research surgical procedures related to muscle injury in animals.
- Assist in vitro culture of cells and explant tissues.
- Assist in tissue harvesting, histology, and immunohistochemistry.
- Analyzing and assisting gene expression with RT-PCR, sequencing and Western-blot.
- Assist in isolating cells from muscle and other tissue with fluorescence-activated cells sorting (FACS).
- Assist in editing/modifying muscle cell gene expression with CRISPR and other methods.
- Assist in measuring muscle function in vivo and ex vivo
- Maintain laboratory supplies, order supplies as needed, and maintain an organized and functional laboratory environment.
- Other duties as assigned
- BA/BS in biology or related science major.
- Basic genetics and cell biology scientific techniques and related laboratory or experimental experience such as gene cloning, PCR, cell culture, transfection.
- Previous experience with CRISPR and iPS is preferred.
- Previous experience with mouse surgery/experiment is preferred.
- Previous experience with musculoskeletal tissue histology is preferable.
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 #20-0027 or you may apply directly, by cutting and pasting the below link into your browser:
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NCIRE --The Veterans Health Research Institute is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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