Project Scientist - Genetics Research Center - Lakhani Lab - Full-Time, On-Site

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• May assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May serve as PI for certain grants as approved by supervising member of the Professorial Series.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• May develop, adapt and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Affords assistance in lab experiments.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.
• May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.
• Will assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree required.
• Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable.
• Demonstrated significant, original, and creative contributions to a research or creative program or project required.
• Demonstrated technical competency in a variety of research techniques and protocols required & knowledge of PI’s area of research specialization.
• Experience with epilepsy or neuro-developmental disorders, Xenopus frog models or IPSC’s in seizure models is a bonus.
• Grant writing experience is desired.