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Position Summary:

The project will create human subject-specific induced pluripotent stem cells from deidentified repository specimens, use these to prepare human neuron cultures, and test the effect of alcohol treatment on gene expression, neuronal development, and neurophysiology. Gene editing and/or gene variant selection will incorporate human genetic information linked with alcohol abuset. The goal is to identify neuronal mechanisms underlying alcohol usage disorders.

Minimum Education and Experience:

A Ph.D. and at least one year of relevant postdoctoral research experience is required. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in culture of human induced pluripotent stem cells and differentiation of these cells into electrophysiologically mature neurons. Experience in electrophyiology is required. Evidence of experience is first-author (or equivalent) publication in peer-reviewed research journals. Due to the highly collaborative nature of this project, excellent communication skills are required, as evidenced by authorship of first-author research journal articles and references from tenured faculty attesting to oral communication skills and ability to interact with other scientists.

Equipment Utilized:

The project requires usage of BSL2 biosafety cabinets, fluorescent microscopy, electrophysiology equipment, and general molecular biology lab equipment (centrifuges, thermal cyclers, micropipets, etc.).

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The candidate must have sufficient manual dexterity to operate micropipets, fluorescent microscopes, and related equipment. The candidate must be cabable of working in a BSL2 biosafety cabinet for extended periods.

Posting Number: 19FA1711

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