"Research Opportunities - Neurology"

Position Summary

There is a research opportunity in the laboratory of Yunshuo Caroline Tang, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology, and member of the WashU Neurofibromatosis Center. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join a vibrant research team focused on understanding how tumors damage the optic nerve and lead to blindness. Our laboratory uses a combination of novel genetically engineered mice and primary neuron and glial cells to determine the mechanisms underlying tumor-induced nerve injury, discover how such knowledge can be used to develop novel therapies for vision loss, and evaluate promising therapeutic agents for potential clinical trials.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: For information on the WashU Neurofibromatosis Center please visit https://nfcenter.wustl.edu.

Working Conditions: This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Salary Range: Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications: No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills: Communication, Laboratory Research, Organizing, Recordkeeping, Working Independently