Asst. Scientist- Petrucceli
Core
Conducts research on neurodegenerative diseases (ALS, FTD, Alzheimer's) focusing on TDP-43 proteinopathy, RNA misprocessing, and neuroimmune interactions using iPSC-derived neuronal models, yeast genetics, and murine experiments.
Role type
Assistant Scientist (Research)
Builds
Scientific publications, grant proposals, and experimental data for neurodegeneration research.
Domain
Neuroscience / Neurodegeneration Research
Required skills
Experimental design, molecular biology, cell culture, RNA isolation, bioinformatics analysis, grant writing, scientific communication, laboratory management, statistical data analysis, mentorship
Preferred skills
Expertise in TDP-43 proteinopathy, RNA misprocessing, translational biomarker discovery, cross-disciplinary collaboration
Technologies
Graphpad Prism, iPSC-derived neuronal models, yeast genetics, murine models
Responsibilities
Design and conduct experiments investigating disease mechanisms; draft and submit scientific research grants; mentor graduate and undergraduate students; manage laboratory operations and compliance; collaborate on multi-institutional research projects.
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC