The Laboratory for Neurotrauma Research, located within the Life Science I building/Center for Neurotrauma, is looking for a suitable, highly motivated person to work as a Research Assistant. Work in the group is focused on understanding the molecular underpinnings of brain injury, vascular remodeling, and neuroinflammation. For more info, please visit: https://theusresearch.com/
This position is ideally suited to someone with a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, or another related field and who has previous experience or willingness to learn basic biochemical assays (i.e., western blotting, immunohistochemistry, PCR/genotyping, and cryosectioning), animal handling and non-biased stereology. Day-to-day work will be under the supervision of Dr. Michelle Theus, Principal Investigator (PI), although some degree of independence is expected. An enthusiasm for neuroscience/Biomedical research and a willingness to work/exchange ideas with others in the laboratory setting is required.