Columbia University, Biomedical Engineering Department
New York, NY, USA
The Department of Biomedical Engineering is accepting applications for an Associate Research Scientist position in the Leong laboratory at Columbia University.
The primary role of the positions is to assist with developing the research and operations of the Leong Lab.
I. Scientific research and leadership (60%)
1. Lab research: Assisting research projects with synthesis of polymeric carriers, encapsulation of siRNA in nanoparticles, transfection of astrocytes, identifying cells populations by flow cytometry, quantification of knockdown by qPCR, conduct in vivo evaluation and analysis of tissue samples by confocal microscopy.
2. Mentoring trainees: Working with students on the development of research projects, manuscripts preparation, and presentations.
II. Grant proposals and management (25%)
1. Pre-award: Proposal writing,...