Grade: T26

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A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

The Associate Scientist participates in ongoing funded research projects to study molecular/cellular mechanisms underlying axon regeneration failure and neural damage and to develop effective therapies for CNS damage. After a short term of training for the lab-specific skills, the candidates should be able to perform independent research projects under the supervision of the PI, supervise junior researchers, and manage the research lab.

Responsibilities include:
*Molecular biological techniques, such as the generation of viral vectors, gene cloning, PCR/RT-PCR/qPCR, and protein biochemistry, such as Western blotting and protein purification
*Rodent-related studies in the neuroscience field, including animal handling, surgery, neurological animal models (such as spinal cord injury and optic nerve injury in rodents, and experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis), behavioral tests, tissue dissection, and histology.
*Cell biology, including primary neuronal cultures, cell transfection, neurite/axon outgrowth assays, and imaging collection and analyses.
*Research data collection/analysis, figure preparation, and writing research papers

Required Education & Experience:
Ph.D in related field and at least four years of research experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:
*Demonstrated proficiency in molecular biology techniques
*Ability to use the Microsoft office programs and applicable computer software
*Demonstrated ability to complete experiments in a timely manner
*Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
*Experience operating all standard laboratory equipment
*Demonstrated ability to work with laboratory animals

This is a grant funded position

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