RESEARCHER (Neuroimmunology)

Position available in the laboratory of Dr. Tika Benveniste at the University of Alabama at Birmingham for a researcher IV or V interested in studying immune-nervous system interactions in animal models of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s Disease (PD).

General Responsibilities

• Under Minimal supervision, to set up and perform independent projects and established lab procedures in support of lab goals.
• To collect, enter and summarize date.
• To monitor results and report unusual outcomes. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience (this will not change)

Requirements

• A PhD or equivalent degree is required.
• Highly motivated postdoctoral candidates with strong research background in immunology, neurobiology, flow cytometry, molecular biology, tissue culture, RNAseq and animal research are especially encouraged to apply. 

Preferences

• On the job training is available, but candidates with prior experience with cell biology, molecular biology and immunology techniques such as quantitative real-time PCR, immunoblotting, and scRNA-Seq are preferred.
• Prior experience with mouse colony management, flow cytometry and isolation of primary cells is desired.
• Previous experience in a basic science lab is preferred.

Key Skills

• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Ability to work as a team and with a diverse group of people
• Maintain organized and detailed lab notes

Lab Information

Etty (Tika) Benveniste, Ph.D.

Senior Vice Dean for Research, UAB Heersink School of Medicine Professor

Department of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology

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