The Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Project Scientist in the Laboratory of Professor Michelle Digman. The initial appointment will be full-time for one year. Renewal of the appointment will be contingent upon the quality of performance and availability of funding. The aims of the current funded grant are intended to study how a subunit of botulinum neuro-toxin affects cells and tissue on a molecular level.This grant is using fluorescent imaging to track the transport and diffusion of the toxin in living cells to better understand any biochemical and physiological changes that occur. This position requires individual to train and supervise students and postdocs also.
Requirements: Ph.D. degree in biology/medical-related discipline; preferred background in BoNT and toxin interactions in live tissues; ability to perform small animal surgeries and isolate nerve for fluorescent staining and imaging; hands-on expertise in neuromuscular junction and related surgical techniques; experience in fluorescence confocal imaging; expertise in using 3D imaging rendering programs such as Imarus or Velocity; excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have ACUC (Animal Care and Use Committee) certification (CITI and AEQ).
Application Procedure: Apply by submitting your application to our online RECRUIT system at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF02794
Closing Date:
May 22, 2015
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