Molecular/Cellular/Stem Cell Biologist, The Zeldich Laboratory, School Of Medicine - Boston University

The Zeldich laboratory (https://www.bumc.bu.edu/anatneuro/ella-zeldich-lab/) in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology at Boston University School of Medicine is looking for an energetic and highly motivated molecular and cellular biologist or stem cell biologist to join our team. Research in the laboratory is aimed at understanding of the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms mediating brain cell abnormalities in Down Syndrome using human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). The studies include 2D and 3D in vitro models, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, single cell transctiptomic and multiome profiling as well as pharmacological and biochemical approaches.

The candidate will join a multidisciplinary and highly collaborative research team that includes computational geneticists, neuroscientists and electrophysiologists in the department as well as within BU School of Medicine.

Requirements:

Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, or related disciplines is required. Those with a strong background in molecular neuroscience and consider themselves independent, intensely motivated to succeed, and hard-working are encouraged to apply.

Please send resume and cover letter to Ella Zeldich, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, Boston University School of Medicine ezeldich@bu.edu

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