Senior Research Assistant - Del Rio Tsonis Lab
Core
Conduct research in regenerative biology of the eye using salamander and chicken embryo model organisms to identify genetic and epigenetic switches for retina and lens regeneration.
Role type
Senior Research Assistant (Regenerative Biology)
Builds
Research data and insights on tissue regeneration mechanisms
Domain
Biology / Regenerative Medicine / Developmental Biology
Deliverable
research
Required skills
CRISPR-Cas gene editing, single-cell/nucleus transcriptomics, ATAC-seq, proteomics, Cut & Run analysis, methylome analysis, HCR in situ hybridization, cell culture, cell biology, imaging techniques, RNA sequencing, western blots, RT-qPCR, plasmid cloning, classical transgenesis
Preferred skills
Experience with small animal models, basic knowledge of RNA sequencing approaches
Technologies
CRISPR-Cas, ATAC-seq, HCR-FISH
Responsibilities
Perform molecular experiments using CRISPR-Cas and transcriptomics tools; conduct cell culture and imaging; analyze genetic and epigenetic data to identify regeneration switches
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC