Specialist Research-Fixed Term

Position Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Michael R. Williams at the Grand Rapids Research Center in the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development is soliciting applications for the position of Specialist - Research. The incumbent will be expected to take a lead role on biomedical research projects focused on the creation and evaluation of genetically encoded tools to analyze the structure and function of neural circuits in research subjects.

Responsibilities include :

• Assisting in molecular biology techniques primarily the cloning of recombinant DNA plasmids
• Assisting in the preparation organization and evaluation of replication deficient viral vectors
• Maintaining a transgenic mouse colony including breeding weaning and genotyping
• Conducting survival procedures on the same including stereotaxic surgery and other injection paradigms.
• Conducting terminal procedures including transcardial perfusion for live or fixed brain tissues
• Conducting patch clamp electrophysiology of neurons and their connected populations
• Conducting histological procedures for the preparation and evaluation of fixed brain tissues by fluorescent microscopy
• Conducting data analysis assist authoring manuscripts and grants manage trainees and maintain compliance with health and safety practices in the laboratory

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Biology or a related field

Minimum Requirements

PhD or DVM and at least five (5) years of experience at the level of proficient independence in :

Candidates must also demonstrate a track record of peer reviewed published research and a basic background in recombinant DNA cloning methods.

Required Application Materials

Review of Applications Begins On

11 / 10 / 2025

Summary of Health Risks

Website

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Spss,Data Collection,Genetics,R,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Microscopy,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1