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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology has an exciting opportunity for a full time Assistant Scientist, SOM position. The incumbent carries out a particular research agenda in support of the University’s research goals and objectives. Moreover, the Assistant Scientist, SOM contributes to the scientific community by publishing research findings and promotes the University’s reputation as a leader in the field.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1.    Contributes to basic and applied research activities and authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
2.    Collaborates with senior staff to publish findings in refereed journals.
3.    Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
4.    Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.
5.    Writes extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff.
6.    Provides ready access to all experimental data for managing staff.
7.    Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
8.    Uses the Internet, surveys, legal documents, and other available sources to collect information.
9.    Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
10.    Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Ph.D., M.D., or other doctoral-level degree-relevant field

Experience:  
Minimum one year of relevant experience

Department Specific Functions

1.    Investigate the impact of metabolic pathways and the microenvironment on immune cell epigenomes.
2.    Use mouse models to explore immune dysregulation and malignant hematopoiesis.
3.    Apply advanced bioinformatics techniques, including transcriptomic, chromatin, and DNA methylation analysis.
4.    Utilize CRISPR editing and screening in both human and murine cell line models.
5.    Collaborate closely with Dr. Cimmino and Dr. Telonis to generate hypotheses, design and execute experiments, interpret data, and present findings.
6.    Prepare research manuscripts and contribute to joint grant applications.
7.    Supervise and mentor junior trainees in the lab.
8.    Work on establishing epigenetic biomarkers for malignant hematopoiesis.
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