Co-op, Cell & Molecular Neurology Research
Core
6-month co-op student role supporting exploratory discovery research on molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying ALS, focusing on target identification and validation.
Role type
Research co-op student (molecular/cellular biology)
Builds
Hypothesis-driven studies addressing fundamental questions in ALS biology
Domain
Biotechnology / Neurology / ALS research
Required skills
qPCR, ddPCR, western blotting, mammalian cell culture, iPSC-derived neuron handling, immunostaining, fluorescence microscopy, quantitative image analysis
Preferred skills
Genomics and proteomics knowledge, assay development and optimization
Technologies
AlphaLISA, MSD platforms
Responsibilities
Design and execute molecular assays, perform protein quantification, conduct cell culture and transfection, analyze genomic and proteomic data, document methods and results, contribute to data summaries and figures
Seniority
Student co-op (Master's or PhD level)