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About the Role

This position is for a research scientist in the Ehrlich lab. Primary responsibilities will be performing experiments to identify and test mechanisms underlying age-associated changes in the thymus microenvironment and consequences for T-cell development and selection. The scientist will analyze and present resulting data and contribute to writing manuscripts/ grant proposals. Duties will include management of a mouse colony and some administrative tasks, such as ordering and receiving supplies.

Responsibilities

Perform experiments and data analysis to identify and test mechanisms underlying age-associated changes in the thymus microenvironment and consequences for T-cell development and selection.
Present data in lab meetings and prepare figures for presentations/ manuscripts/ grant proposals related to this research.
Manage mouse colony used for research and maintain associated animal database; breed and genotype assigned strains; manage daily communications with ARC staff for this colony.
Order reagents for these studies, as needed.

Requirements

Master's degree with two years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with four years of experience.
Experience with conventional and spectral flow cytometry and cell sorting.
Experience managing a mouse colony, including breeding and genotyping.
Prior experience with tissue cryosectioning/ paraffin sectioning, immunostaining, and imaging.
Experience with molecular assays, such as qRT-PCR.

Skills

Conventional and spectral flow cytometry
Cell sorting
Mouse colony management
Breeding
Genotyping
Tissue cryosectioning
Paraffin sectioning
Immunostaining
Imaging
qRT-PCR
ELISAs
Western blots
Mammalian cell culture

Location

AUSTIN, TX

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Master's degree with two years of experience
Bachelor's degree with four years of experience

Education Level

Master's degree
Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$55,000+

Benefits

Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).

About the Company

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.