Huang Lab - Junior Specialist – Regenerative Biology & Extreme Physiology

Huang Lab - Junior Specialist – Regenerative Biology & Extreme Physiology

The Huang laboratory is seeking highly motivated candidates with interests in regenerative biology and extreme physiology to join. We use the heart as a model system to investigate organ development, regeneration and repair in adult zebrafish, neonatal and adult mice, with an emphasis on the pathways that regulate resident stem cell activation and mature cell dedifferentiation/proliferation, and with innovative and integrated approaches in single cell analysis, advanced imaging microscopy and CRISPR/Cas9-based genome manipulation technology.

The candidate will be expected to contribute to ongoing work in these areas, with specific duties including human pluripotent stem cell culture, mouse husbandry and genomics techniques. The position represents an opportunity to gain research experience in a highly collaborative scientific environment. Candidates will have opportunities to make scientific and scholarly contributions to research, which may include authoring publications.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) by the time of hire.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with culturing human pluripotent stem cells.
• Prior experience with mouse handling.
• A 2-year commitment is preferred.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $58,600.