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POSITION SUMMARY: 

Our laboratory studies what makes the human brain different from that of other animals with intriguing implications for neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disease. There are countless differences that influence how our brain works in unique ways, starting with the most basic: our DNA sequence! Our genetic sequence determines the rules for how our brains develop, learn, and adapt new functions in response to experience.  

We are a new neuro-genetics laboratory building a hybrid wet lab / dry lab environment. We apply human stem cell technologies and cutting-edge single cell, molecular, and genomic approaches to discover novel aspects of human neuroscience. For recent publications, please visit: https://profiles.umassmed.edu/display/27699607

We are searching for a responsible, enthusiastic, and creative team member with bioinformatics experience. Strong candidates will be proficient in biological data analysis using UNIX, R, and python based pipelines, and have experience working with next generation sequencing data. This may include experience in analyses such as single-cell RNAseq and Multiomics, ChIPseq, total RNAseq, Cut&Tag, Hi-C, ATACseq, MERFISH, and/or genomic build and annotation assembly. No background in neurobiology is required.

As part of a 3-4 person experimental team, candidates are expected to have excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn and apply new concepts. Other team members will be generating unique data sets using human embryonic stem cell cultures, laboratory animal brain tissue, and human brain samples. All scientific contributions will be accurately represented in authorship of peer reviewed publications. Active participation in manuscript writing and figure generation is expected.

We are part of the highly collaborative and innovative Neurobiology Department (https://www.umassmed.edu/neurobiology/ ) and the greater biomedical community of the UMass Chan Medical School: https://www.umassmed.edu/ 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts in-depth analysis of research experiments
• Performs complex laboratory experiments
• Interprets data, forms conclusion, and decides on and plans next experiments to be done with a high degree of independence
• Compiles and analyzes data and performs computations using image analysis software, spreadsheets, graphing, and curve fitting software
• May modify protocols and be responsible for a single, independent research project
• Assists in writing the text of scientific publications and grants. Reviews literature
• Trains new laboratory personnel, students, and collaborators
• Maintains laboratory supplies and equipment
• Complies with all safety and infection control standards
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong ability to analyze complex visual data in a quantitative and objective manner
• Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: 

May functionally supervise Lab Technicians and Aides

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens.