Research Associate-Fixed Term at Michigan State University in EAST LANSING, Michigan

Job Description:

Job no: 789113

Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff

Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science

Department: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Cns 10032098

Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff

Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Position Summary

A postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the He lab to use mouse models to study the epigenetic mechanisms in brain development and neurodevelopmental diseases such as autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, and attention deficits/hyperactivity disorder.

Duties will include set up mouse colonies for behavioral analysis; perform mouse behavioral analysis; perform mouse genetic analysis, histological analysis, and molecular analysis; collect and analyze data; write manuscripts.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Neuroscience, Genetics, Molecular Biolog

Minimum Requirements

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in Neuroscience, Genetics, or Molecular Biology related field is required.

Desired Qualifications

Candidate is within 1-2 years after receiving doctoral degree; experience in animal (mouse) handling and behavioral analysis is a plus.

Required Application Materials

CV, 1-2 publications, and contact information of three professional references.

Together-we-will StatementThe university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/Review of Applications Begins On

06/29/2022

Website

https://bmb.natsci.msu.edu/faculty/jin-he/

MSU Statement

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Advertised: Jun 15, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Jun 15, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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