UCI MIND - Assistant Specialist, MODEL-AD

The University of California, Irvine’s Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) invites applications for an Assistant Specialist in the Model Organism Development and Evaluation for Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease (MODEL-AD) Disease Model Development and Phenotyping Core. MODEL-AD is an NIA/NIH-funded, multi-project, multi-institutional research center focused on developing and rigorously characterizing next-generation humanized mouse models of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Assistant Specialist will investigate molecular, cellular, and neuropathological features of AD mouse models through mouse-based research, including tissue collection and processing, basic surgical procedures, biochemical assays, immunofluorescence, fluorescence and confocal microscopy, and quantitative image analysis. Responsibilities also include organizing and analyzing experimental data, preparing figures and graphical summaries, and presenting findings at laboratory meetings and scientific conferences.

The Assistant Specialist will critically evaluate and interpret findings, integrate results across experiments and datasets, and contribute ideas for follow-up studies. In addition, the Assistant Specialist will assist with manuscripts, presentations, progress reports, and grant-related materials while developing specialized research expertise in Alzheimer’s disease, neuropathology, molecular biology, and quantitative imaging in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. This position is dependent upon extramural funding. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Term appointments are based on performance and availability of funding.

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Assistant Specialists - Should possess a Master’s degree (or equivalent degree), or 5 yrs. of experience.

A Master’s degree or equivalent in neuroscience, biology, or a related life science discipline, or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant research specialization, is required.