Postdoctoral Researcher – Melov lab
- Employer
- The Buck Institute
- Location
- Novato, California is located in Marin County, 20 miles north of San Francisco & Berkeley
- Salary
- Competitive postdoctoral ($65,610) salary + generous PTO, benefits, 401k with 5% match
- Closing date
- Feb 6, 2022
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Informatics, Health Sciences, Gerontology/Aging
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Postdoc, Postdoc Fellowship, Research Scientist
- Organization Type
- Non-Profit
POSITION SUMMARY
The Melov Laboratory at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to participate in innovative research aimed at understanding the role of aging at the single cell level in connection with multiple interventions in aging mice. The qualified applicant will focus on single cell transcriptomics & spatial transcriptomics in combination with detailed mouse phenotyping. This is an opportunity to become trained in state-of-the-art technologies, which will shape the future landscape of the biology of aging. It also involves working as a team member in one of the largest projects on aging using model systems and cutting edge tech.
THE PROJECT INVOLVES TRAINING IN THE FOLLOWING RESEARCH FIELDS:
- Single cell transcriptomics
- Spatial Transcriptomics
- QC of single cell preps and tissue processing
QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD/MSC in Biology, Chemistry, or other related fields
- Strong work ethic and team player
- Informatics background a plus
ABOUT THE BUCK INSTITUTE
Our success will ultimately change healthcare. At the Buck, we aim to end the threat of age-related diseases for this and future generations by bringing together the most capable and passionate scientists from a broad range of disciplines to identify and impede the ways in which we age. We are an independent, non-profit institution located in Marin County, CA, with the goal of increasing human healthspan, or the healthy years of life. Globally recognized as the pioneer and leader in efforts to target aging—the number one risk factor for diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer, macular degeneration, heart disease, and diabetes—the Buck seeks to help people live better longer.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an atmosphere where diversity of identity, experience, and background are welcomed, valued, and supported. Candidates who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY
To be considered, please apply online and submit your CV plus a PDF document that includes a summary of research interests and the names and phone numbers of three references.
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