Open Positions
Research Assistant II – Computational Neurobiology
Position Summary
The Research Assistant II position will focus on brain slicing and dissection, nuclei production and sorting for multiomics analysis, protein biochemistry and image analysis. The successful candidate will work approximately 75% of the time on funded projects and the rest on support postdoctoral researchers in the lab. Additionally, the position will be responsible for establishing conditions for protein isolation for mass spectrometry analysis and performing biochemical experiments. The position will require training in brain slicing, nuclei production and sorting, neuronal imaging and analysis, and in specific techniques and methods in order to execute experiments that are broadly designed by the PI or postdoctoral researchers. Following training, the successful candidate must be able to carry out and analyze experimental results independently with limited instruction for routine work. The overall goal of the research is to understand the developmental regulation of DNA methylation in neurons and the long-term consequences of its alteration.
Research Assistant III – Computational Neurobiology
Position Summary
The Research Assistant III is responsible for all lab managerial duties in support of the Principal Investigator’s (PI) studies along with a focus on brain slicing and dissection, nuclei production and sorting for multiomics analysis, protein biochemistry and image analysis. Duties include establishing and performing independent research, brain slicing, nuclei production and sorting, neuronal imaging, and analysis, and specific techniques and methods in order to execute experiments that include advanced molecular biology techniques, assisting the PI with experimental design and direction, assisting in hiring new staff, supervising lab staff (junior technicians, students and volunteers), training staff in molecular biology techniques and all other techniques as necessary, writing animal protocols, equipment upkeep and repair, ensuring compliance with all Salk policies, and managing any scientific or interpersonal issues that may arise. Incumbent is also responsible for all lab materials including tissue storage, plasmid DNA, DNA and custom primer data, chemical inventory list, freezer/fridge contents, and frozen tissue inventory. Assists PI with budget management, department ordering, act as lab representative/point man regarding all lab issues and ensuring lab safety.
The overall goal of the research is to understand the developmental regulation of DNA methylation in neurons and the long-term consequences of its alteration.