Research Professional

• →Conduct experiments and collects, manages, analyzes, and interprets research data related to neuroblastoma using appropriate experimental, quantitative, computational, and statistical approaches.
• →Participate in the design, development, and advancement of research projects, including studies involving functional genomics, epigenetics, biomarkers, molecular biology, and clinical or patient-derived datasets.
• →Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and laboratory personnel to develop and implement new research projects, coordinate activities, and advance research priorities.
• →Contributes to the preparation and writing of grant applications, protocols, manuscripts, abstracts, and other scientific materials, including figures, data summaries, and research findings.
• →Provides scientific, technical, and analytical support to research projects and contributes to the interpretation and evaluation of findings.
• →May assist with training and mentoring students and research personnel in research methods, laboratory procedures, data analysis, and scientific practices.
• →Participates in the preparation and writing of grant applications and reports, and co-authors/authors scientific research manuscripts. Provides peer review of grant applications and scientific manuscripts.
• →Collaborates on development of new research projects with academic and community-based organizations.
• →May present work at scientific meetings.
• →Performs other related work as needed.

• PhD in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, cancer biology, or a related life science or quantitative field.

• Experience in an academic laboratory setting.
• Hands-on experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques, such as CRISPR, CUT&RUN, epigenetic and epitranscriptomic assays evaluating analytes such as 5mC, 5hmC, and m6A.
• Experience collecting, managing, and analyzing experimental data using appropriate quantitative and statistical approaches, including data visualization.
• Experience contributing to the design, optimization, or execution of research projects, including interpretation and troubleshooting of results.
• Experience maintaining accurate and detailed research records and following established protocols and safety standards.
• Experience preparing scientific materials such as figures, data summaries, reports, abstracts, grants, or presentations.

• Completed postdoctoral training with a strong publication record in relevant areas.
• Demonstrate proficiency in techniques including flow cytometry, mouse handling, and molecular biology and epigenetic methods.
• Possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Laboratory setting.

• Resume (required)

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Pay Range

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