Scientist

Job Summary

The Engin Lab in the Department of Biomolecular Chemistry is looking for a Scientist to contribute to our focus in understanding the mechanism of type 1 diabetes. The Engin Laboratory is focused on understanding how cellular stress response and organelle dysfunction plays a role in beta cell physiology and pathology. Current projects involve studying molecular mechanisms of cellular stress responses in pancreatic beta cells in autoimmune diabetes, ER-mitochondria communication, cellular senescence and the crosstalk between stressed beta cells and immune cells. The work involves working with the beta cell or immune cell-specific mouse models of the stress response genes and mechanistic studies using cell culture (primary mouse and human islets), biochemical and immunological assays.

Candidate will be expected to: Design and conduct experimental work using state of the art technologies, both in vitro and in vivo. Perform data analysis and interpretation of results as required. Participate in multidisciplinary research collaborations. Write technical documents for fellowships and grants and craft manuscripts for publication. Present data in group meetings, seminars and conferences. Assist with training of junior scientists, students and technicians in the lab. Contribute to shared lab duties.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
• Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
• Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility
• Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
• Assists with the identification of research problems and the development of research methodologies and procedures
• Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area