Assistant Scientist- Petrucceli Lab
Core
Conducts basic and applied research on neurovascular mechanisms in ALS, FTD, and Alzheimer's disease, focusing on endothelial dysfunction, blood-brain barrier biology, and RNA-binding protein pathology.
Role type
Assistant Scientist (Research)
Builds
Scientific publications, technical reports, patents, and experimental data for neurodegeneration research.
Domain
Biomedical research, neurodegeneration, neurovascular biology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Molecular biology, cell culture, RNA isolation, protein biochemistry, animal model development, statistical data analysis, grant writing, manuscript preparation, laboratory management
Preferred skills
Expertise in blood-brain barrier biology, RNA regulation, transcriptomics, proteomics, bioinformatics analysis, mentorship of students
Technologies
Graphpad Prism, inCITE-seq, knock-in mouse models, endothelial-specific deletion models
Responsibilities
Design and conduct experiments investigating neurovascular mechanisms; Develop and utilize animal models and human tissue analyses; Draft and submit scientific research grants and manuscripts for high-impact journals; Mentor undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in experimental design and data interpretation; Manage laboratory operations including ordering supplies and maintaining equipment
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC
