Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate at University of… · Los…

Summary: The University of Southern California is a leader in neuroimaging and informatics research, seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar – Research Associate to investigate neuronal cell types impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. The role involves performing MERFISH spatial transcriptomics experiments and developing innovative tools for translating research into clinical treatments. Responsibilities: - Perform MERFISH spatial transcriptomics experiments using the lab’s state-of-the-art MERSCOPE platform in mouse and post-mortem human tissue samples Required Qualifications: - Minimum education: PhD or equivalent doctorate within previous three years - Minimum experience: 0-1 year - Analysis, assessment/evaluation, communication - written and oral skills, organization, planning, problem identification and resolution, project management, research - Minimum field of expertise: Directly related education in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum Education: PHD - Field of Expertise: transcriptomics, brain cell types, Alzheimer's disease - Skills: Analysis Assessment/evaluation - Skills: Communication -- written and oral skills - Skills: Organization Planning - Skills: Project management - Skills: Research - Skills: Strong computer/software skills Required Skills: transcriptomics, brain cell types, Alzheimer’s disease Important Skills: computer/software skills, project management Nice-to-Have Skills: analysis assessment/evaluation, organization planning, research, communication skills