UNIV - Staff Scientist I - Department of Pharmacology and Immunology

Job Description Summary

Seeking an individual, preferably with microsurgical experience for a position in neuroimmunology for projects that encompasses basic and translational research. Work in the laboratory is centered around the complement system and neuroinflammatory mechanisms. Ongoing projects involve investigating acute and chronic neuroimmune responses occurring after stroke or after different types of traumatic brain injury, including the long-term neurodegenerative sequalae of injury. For this position, work will be focused on mouse models of stroke and traumatic brain injury the. Ideally, the candidate will have experience with the murine middle cerebral artery occlusion model, although training can be provided. Other aspects of the project will include high resolution and confocal microscopy, cellular and molecular immune profile analysis, therapeutic evaluation of drugs, and detailed assessments of motor and cognitive functions. The laboratory is also developing novel transgenic animals for mechanistic studies, and is involved in the development (and commercialization) of novel therapeutic approaches.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001032 COM PHARM Administration CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities

 

Participate in a project related to above described work, including perform surgical procedures. Prepare sections from mouse brains and process for histology and immune-microscopy. Perform various microscopy techniques. Evaluate mice via various behavioral tasks. 35%

 

In terms of the above listed areas of research, perform high dimensional analyses of post-injury immune landscape, analyze and interpret data. Will also involve use of image analysis software and generation of computer images. Determine behavioral outcomes in terms of pathophysiological findings. 35%

 

Collaborate with other lab personnel in related projects. Participate in lab meetings and project-specific meetings with other lab personnel. 15%

 

Keep records and up to date lab notebook/lab archives. Assist with writing manuscripts and grants. Keep up to date with relevant literature. 15%

 

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience:

A Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent with two years postdoctorate experience plus evidence of scholarly activity as demonstrated by at least five first author publications.

Preferred Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A PhD degree in biology or other natural, life or health care science related to the assigned area of research. At least 2 years postdoctoral experience.

 

For general information on the University and Research, see: https://research.musc.edu/our-research/areas and https://medicine.musc.edu. For further information or to apply (CV and names of 3 referees), please contact Dr. Stephen Tomlinson: tomlinss@musc.edu

 

 

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Poss