HS Research Tech 2- Neurology - req# 29517

UNM Neurology is known for its cutting-edgeresearch. Our research programs contribute to groundbreaking discoveries inneurology. We have major research funding for stroke, multiple sclerosis,vascular cognitive impairment, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease. Theseresearch programs involve both the clinical and basic sciences.

Neurology seeks two HS Research Tech 2 positions to conductresearch in Dr. Yi Yang’s lab. The positions are supported by an NIH RF1 Grant:Sphingosine 1 phosphate signaling in cerebral small vessel disease. Thisresearch focuses on cellular and molecular mechanisms of brain injury andneurovascular remodeling associated with the vascular dementia and ischemicstroke. The research program presents the opportunity to utilize a variety ofapproaches including cell culture, molecular biology, protein chemistry,immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, small animal surgery (rat and mouse modelsof middle cerebral artery occlusion, implantation of micro-pump etc.), magneticresonance imaging (MRI) of rodent brains, as well as behavioral studies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of these positions is to carryout research under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator/collaboratorsin the field. The positions will be expected to assist the Principal Investigatorin planning and implementation of different experimental procedures.Flexibility to work on different projects is a prerequisite and the positions willbe expected to learn, plan and conduct experiments, analyze and report data,monitor inventories of all laboratory supplies, maintaining laboratoryequipment in good working condition, and order reagents as necessary. Thepositions will also be involved in working with other lab personnel.

Note: The Best Consideration Date has been extended to 6/24/24.

See the Position Description for additional information.

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• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Annual TB testing may be required if working in a patient care area.

High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

PreferredQualifications:

• BS degree in a biology related field
• Neurosciences background
• Animal handling experience (rats/mice)
• Experience with animal behavioral testing
• Experience in cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry, immunoblotting, tissue culture methods
• Excellent organizational skills and willingness to learn new methodologies

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