Assistant Academic Research Scientist, School of Medicine: Pharmacology - Emory University

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Description:

The laboratory of  Dr. Anupam Patgiri in the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology at Emory School of Medicine is looking for a motivated Assistant Scientist to work in the areas of metabolism and mitochondrial biology. The candidate will advance the Patgiri lab’s efforts in developing potential therapies for mitochondrial diseases. This position will require working closely with postdoctoral fellows, research technicians, and students. The candidate will have the opportunity to learn metabolomics on the Patgiri lab’s Agilent 6546 QTOF LCMS platform. The candidate is expected to work with animal models of mitochondrial disease either independently or in collaboration with other lab members.

 

Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex tasks necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.

 

JOB RESPONSIBIITIES:

• Responsible for working with experimental platforms specific to the hiring Program.
• Duties will include but are not limited to experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of results of basic and/or translational research.
• Will be required to review literature and apply advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development.
• May assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD
• OR Master's degree and two years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab .
• OR Bachelor's degree and four years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
• Laboratory experience should be related to area of assignment.
• Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

PhD in Mitochondrial Biology with experience in:

• Basic molecular Biology (cloning, western blotting, ELISA, etc.)
• Mammalian cell culture
• Basic mouse handling
• LCMS and metabolomics will be a plus
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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