Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow in Regenerative Cell Therapy for Parkinson’s and Related Disorders
The “George Lopez Laboratory for Regenerative Cell Therapy” in the Department of Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic pre-doctoral researcher to join our research group. The Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow will work on projects aimed at disease mechanisms of Parkinson’s disease as a basis for developing new therapies, with an emphasis on transformative translational application of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. It is expected and encouraged that the Fellow will conduct research leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific meetings with close guidance from the Principal Investigator, Dr. Bin Song.
Under the supervision of the Dr. Song, the Fellow will carry out experiments and data analysis. The Fellow’s independence will evolve over time and will be afforded more independence as they develop experience and training. The Fellow will receive training, professional development, and mentorship in this position. The position is time-limited and should be for a term of no longer than 3 years. The Fellow will work in a laboratory space dedicated to the Principal Investigator with additional potential to establish successful project-specific collaborations in a variety of directions.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Participate in research and development projects under supervision and direction of Bin Song, MD, PhD.
2. Design and run experiments to assist with product research and development independently.
3. Keep complete records of all experiments using LabArchives (electronic lab notebook).
4. Analyze and document results; oversee documentation.
5. Present work progress at weekly lab meetings and submit monthly work reports to Dr. Song.
6. Help to establish and monitor the important resources of Lopez Lab, such as cell lines, transgenic animals, plasmid tools, et al.
7. Establish new and applicable experiment techniques and/or modifies existing techniques.
8. Perform literature searches, presents at journal clubs of lab meeting, and assist in preparing presentations and written articles for publication.
9. Present results at scientific conferences.
10. Publish results in peer-reviewed manuscripts.
11. Coordinate lab activities such as infection control, radiation safety, and bio-safety activities. QUALIFICATIONS:
MS degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as neuroscience, stem cell biology, gene editing, immunology, or related field.
Enrolled in a PhD program.
Must have 1-2 years of directly related experience and have demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies.
Must have demonstrated an ability to work independently.
Experience in the following areas is highly valued: stem cell culture and neuronal differentiation; neurodegenerative disease animal models; neural circuits; electrophysiology; molecular biology; optogenetics, optogenetics, chemical genetics, gene editing, and immunology.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal lab environment.
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