New Assistant Project Scientist Role Available

Assistant Project Scientist in the Neuroscience Research Institute (D. Montell Lab)
Job #: JPF03005

Position Description:The laboratory of Dr. Denise Montell in the Neuroscience Research Institute at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a full-time Assistant Project Scientist. The appointee will carry out research related to the role of Rac in phagocytosis and cellular cannibalism in Drosophila and in human melanoma cells. Responsibilities will include training undergraduate and graduate students in Drosophila genetics, ovary dissections, experimental design, data collection and data interpretation as well as carrying out independent research into the mechanisms of Rac-mediated cellular cannibalism in the fly ovary and human melanoma cells. The appointee will be expected to make significant conceptual contributions to the project.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A doctorate degree in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology or related field is required.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
A minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral experience.

Preferred qualifications
A very solid research and publication record. The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Drosophila genetics

• Drosophila ovary dissection

• Immunostaining

• Melanoma cell culture

• Live and confocal microscopy

• Co-culture assays

• Image analysis

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For the full position and recruitment details and to apply, please visit https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03005

Application Links
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