Assistant Research Scientist Jobs

A PhD-level Assistant Research Scientist position is available in the laboratory of Renee Read in the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia USA. Successful applicants will join our collaborative translational research team to study the genetics and biology of pediatric and adult glioblastoma.

Due to new funding, we are hiring at all levels for our work with human organoid models and mouse models of glioblastomas to examine the interactions of tumor cells and the neural microenvironment in the brain. Our research program uses a multidisciplinary approach to analyze how developmental cell-signaling pathways interface with mutant variants of receptor tyrosine kinases in glial tumorigenesis, and to understand how cell-cell interactions in the nervous system shape therapeutic responses. Our approach uses several brain tumor model systems, including human patient-derived human glioblastoma stem cells and tissues, novel human organoid tumor models, and genetic animal models of glioblastoma. Members of our lab will have opportunities to learn more about therapeutics, neural stem cell biology, epigenetics, functional genomics, and bioinformatics in team-oriented projects that involve collaborations with other neuro-oncology research groups in the Departments of Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Pathology, and Human Genetics. Experienced candidates interested in mouse models of neurologic disease and/or neural stem cell biology are preferred. We welcome scientists from diverse backgrounds who seek to enter this dynamic field, and we provide an inclusive and supportive learning environment. See our webpage www.reneereadlab.org or Twitter account @RRead_Lab for more information and research updates.

Apply through LinkedIn, directly by email to Dr. Read at [email protected], or through Emory Careers position #109947. Please provide CV/resume, research interests statement/cover letter, and three references in your application.

Applicants interested in translational research and science education are particularly encouraged to apply. This is a great position for someone with graduate or postdoctoral level cell culture experience or mouse model experience who is seeking a long term research staff scientist position related to neuroscience, stem cell biology, and/or cancer biology. Former staff scientists and postdoctoral fellows from the Read lab have advanced to faculty positions, government positions, and senior research scientist positions in industry.