Research Associate-Fixed Term
- Employer
- Michigan State University
- Location
- East Lansing
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science
Department: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Cns 10032098
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: 50637.00
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Position Summary
This position will focus applying new and emerging tools such as single-cell sequencing, bulk RNA sequencing, and metabolomics, as well as publicly deposited big data, to characterize the mechanisms of AhR-mediated hepatic oxidative stress and the progression from steatohepatitis to hepatocellular carcinoma. In vivo and in vitro mouse and human models are also used to study the effects of TCDD and related AhR ligands on hepatic gene expression, metabolic flux, oxidative stress, and immune surveillance. The selected candidate will be expected to conduct research as part of a larger team, supervise/train undergraduate and graduate students, prepare research manuscripts, and present their results at scientific meetings. For more information, please visit the Zacharewski lab website http://dbzach.fst.msu.edu/.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required DegreeDoctorate -Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Toxicology or a related field.
Minimum Requirements- Demonstrated experience with basic molecular biology techniques (e.g. DNA/RNA/Protein extractions, qRT-PCR, westerns/capillary electrophoresis)
- Evidence of research productivity as determined by their publication record
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following areas:
- Animal husbandry and necropsy
- Primary hepatocyte extractions and cell culture
- High throughput sequencing (RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, and/or Metagenomics)
- Mass spectrometry, metabolomics, and flux analysis
- Flow cytometry
- Histopathology
- Bioinformatics and basic programming skills
Cover letter outlining qualifications and research experience
Curriculum vitae/resume
Contact information for two or more references
Together-we-will StatementThe university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/Special InstructionsFor more information, please visit our lab website at: http://dbzach.fst.msu.edu/
Review of Applications Begins On03/31/2022
Websitehttp://dbzach.fst.msu.edu/
MSU StatementMichigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Advertised: Mar 17, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Mar 17, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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