Research Associate for Littman Lab (https://www.littmanlab.org/) - NYU Langone Medical Center

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Associate.

We are currently looking for a dynamic, driven, and curious Research Associate to join the lab of Dr. Dan Littman. The Littman lab investigates how T lymphocytes acquire functional properties during development and in response to distinct intestinal microbiota that influence systemic inflammatory processes (e.g. T cell-mediated autoimmune diseases, cancer, and responses to infection with HIV and other pathogenic microbes). We also study how the immune system and the microbiota interact with the enteric and central nervous systems at homeostasis and under pathological conditions. More information on the lab can be found on our website: https://www.littmanlab.org

We are looking for someone with a strong background in the sciences who is passionate about furthering our understanding in these newly emerging areas. This individual will be an integral member of the lab, working with a dynamic and diverse group of scientists in the areas of immunology, microbiome, neuroimmunology, single cell genomics, transcriptional regulation, and mouse genetics. This position will involve working with multiple researchers to support their science, so we are looking for someone comfortable managing multiple priorities and with excellent time management skills. Ideal candidates will be self-driven, creative, and willing to tackle novel challenges.

This is an ideal opportunity for a recent college graduate who would like to gain more hands-on research experience in an academic laboratory environment before attending graduate school in the biological sciences. We are ideally targeting candidates looking to stay within the lab for 2-3 years before moving on. A number of our previous technicians have made important contributions to research projects resulting in co-authorship on scientific publications.
To apply, in addition to your resume, please include a 1-page cover letter including the following information: -Why are you interested in this position -What do you want to learn from this job -Why do you think you would be a good candidate for the position -What are potential start dates that would work for you -What are your long- and short-term career goals (including your ideal time frame for the next stages in your career)

Job Responsibilities:

• • Generates hypotheses and designs and performs experiments to test them.
  • After a period of time working in the laboratory, the candidate will be expected to train graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in experimental design, technique and performance.
  • Participates in the editing and proofing of grant proposals, annual grant reports, and manuscripts for publication and recommends modifications to the Principal Investigator.
  • Contributes to the preparation of articles on research outcomes and progress and to the submission of same for publication.
  • Reads and understands relevant scientific literature.
  • Presents findings at lab meeting, responds to challenges, and participates in exchanges of ideas to advance the science.
  • Demonstrates a significant level of intellectual input into the design of the project.
  • Communicates results and collaborates with other professionals in the lab.
  • Prepares figures and diagrams for presentations and publications.
  • Based on results, independently suggests and tests modifications to protocols.
  • Records all experimental findings in a laboratory notebook, analyze and interpret experimental findings.
  • Executes multiple experiments simultaneously over time independently.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a College graduate with a B.S. or B.A. in Biomedical or Physical Sciences. A minimum commitment of two years is required and placement in position may not exceed three years.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in life science, preferably with courses in molecular and cell biology
Prior experience working in a hands-on research lab
o Prior mouse handling experience a plus (breeding, weaning and maintaining lines, tail DNA prep)
Understanding of basic molecular and cellular biology techniques
o Tissue culture of mammalian cells and molecular cloning skills preferred
Passion for science and continuous education, actively seeks opportunities to increase skills and expertise
Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and computer skills
Able to work both independently and as a team member while engaged in collaborative studies
Able to learn complex tasks with instruction, and to use experience to perform a variety of new techniques

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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