Purpose:

The D’Aiuto/Nimgaonkar Laboratory is part of the Program for Genetics and Psychosis at Western Psychiatric Hospital of UPMC. Our laboratory is high-energy environment that focuses on the modeling of viral infections in the central nervous system using induced pluripotent stem cells. We have a history of innovative and impactful research in the field of psychiatry, genetics and virology.

Pittsburgh is an up-and-coming location for innovative and dynamic research. Here, you will find friendly people, a sense of community and belonging and a low cost of living. 

This position is grant funded.

Apply here: https://careers.upmc.com/jobs/5789555-research-principal 

Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced level research and/or clinical and administrative support for the research study.
• Mentor, train, and assist with supervising junior research staff as needed.

Grant Funded Responsibilities:

• Maintain induced pluripotent stem cell cultures (iPSC)
• Differentiate iPSCs into different central nervous system cell types
• Perform viral infections of iPSC-derived neuronal culture
• Perform tissue sections, immunohistochemistry analyses, RT qPCR, in situ hybridization, Western Blotting, DNA cloning, DNA extraction and DNA variant analyses
• Perform in silico analyses of public genomic and infectious disease databases
• Maintain proper records of all laboratory tests, including data entry into computerized data bases.
• Obtain and/or transport human tissue when required, as part of the research.
• Maintain inventory of chemicals and laboratory ware. Order fresh supplies as required.
• Disposal of laboratory wastes, as required.
• Perform statistical analyses
• Perform manuscript preparation and pursue publication of scientific correspondence.
• Assist in preparation of grant applications
• Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree required preferably in neuroscience, biology, microbiology, or molecular genetics highly preferred.
• Minimum of two years work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting is required. Four years of laboratory research highly preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
• Working knowledge of research methodology required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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