Research Opportunities - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis • Brewton, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. For more information on the Neurofibromatosis Center please visit https://nfcenter.wustl.edu. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in biological sciences, or bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of in-person laboratory research experience.
• Solid foundation of knowledge in molecular and cellular biology, immunology, and neuroscience.
• Experience in mouse handling and tissue processing are strongly preferred.
• Ability to work with mice, including, but not limited to, husbandry, colony management, injections, perfusion, tissue collection, tissue embedding, cryosectioning, and immunofluorescence staining.
• Strong basic laboratory, organizational and record keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently, follow established protocol reliably, and communicate openly and effectively with laboratory staff and investigators.
• Experience with standard Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level