"Senior Research Assistant - Del Rio Tsonis Lab"

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Research Assistant - Del Rio Tsonis Lab

Department: Biology Department

Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type: Salary

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Job Description Summary: The Del Rio-Tsonis lab is looking for a full-time Senior Research Assistant to conduct research in the area of regenerative biology of the eye using classical salamander and chicken embryo model organisms.

Job Description: The lab currently has two NIH-funded projects focused on using molecular tools such CRISPRCas technology, as well as single-cell/nucleus transcriptomics, ATACseq, proteomics, Cut & Run analysis, methylome analyses, and conventional cell culture and cell biology/imaging techniques such as HCR in situ hybridization. The goal is to identify genetic and epigenetic switches required to induce retina and lens regeneration in non-competent and competent tissues/animals. Please check our lab website at https://www.eyeregenerationlab.com/.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Ph.D. in developmental/molecular biology, as well as a proven publication record in the field of developmental biology.

Consideration will be given to applicants with experience in cell culture, working with small animal models, and basic knowledge on RNA sequencing approaches, western blots, RT-qPCR, plasmid cloning, HCR-FISH, classical transgenesis, and CRISPRCas gene editing. Expertise in salamander husbandry and breeding is not expected and will be trained.

Required Application Documents: Cover Letter and Resume.

Special Instructions: Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Katia Del Rio-Tsonis at delriok@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.