Research Scientist - Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences
- Case Western Reserve University
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Category: Admin-Laboratory and Research
- Posting Date: 10/05/2020
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Date: 8/27/2020
Title: Research Scientist
Department: Genetics and Genome Sciences
School: Medicine
Location: Wolstein research building 3204
Supervisor Name and Title: Zhenghe John Wang, Professor
Please email your CV/Resume to mxy36@case.edu
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The objective of this position is to conceive, design and implement high impact colon cancer research projects with translational goals. The research scientist is expected to independently apply for grant funding as PI and to work with the supervisor to mentor postdoctoral fellows and graduate student.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Supervise postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. Provide technical assistance and help to trouble shoot research problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Position requires a minimal of 5 years of experience in colon cancer research. Education/Licensing: A PhD in biological science.
REQUIRED SKILLS
The candidate must have the following technical skills: various molecular biology techniques including gene targeting, molecular cloning, western blot analysis, real-time PCR, protein purification ect; various cellular assays involving colon cancer cell lines; immunohistochemistry analysis of tumor tissues; establishment colon cancer subcutaneous; developing and analyzing transgenic mice with intestinal tumors.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The applicant will work with tissue cultured cells, mice and radioactive isotopes.