POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER – Neurology – Bartelt Lab
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Job Number: 933506
Category: PostDoc
Job Number: 933506
Category: PostDoc
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER – The Bartelt Lab at UT Southwestern is seeking an ambitious, highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to lead foundational projects in single-cell/spatial genomics, and viral vector engineering for neurodegeneration applications. The individual will have primary ownership of the Bartelt lab’s inaugural initiatives, driving projects from experimental design through to first-author publication. As a founding member of the lab, the Postdoctoral Fellow will work directly with Dr. Bartelt to innovate new molecular techniques for in-vivo functional genomics, characterize epigenetic mechanisms in spinocerebellar ataxias, develop next-generation AAV gene therapy vectors and help establish a high-performance research culture. The ideal candidate will be someone who wants to master a combination of wet and dry lab workflows to drive research for the basic understanding and therapeutic development in cerebellar neurodegeneration.
Project Leadership: Plans, organizes, and directs the lab’s primary funtional genomic and viral vector development projects in concert with Dr. Bartelt. Advanced Computational Analysis: Personally performs in-depth bioinformatic analysis of single-cell and spatial sequencing datasets, using a combination of established and custom pipelines to interpret complex functional genomic assays. Execution of In-vivo Genomic Assays: Develop and adapts new techniques to push the boundaries of single-cell and spatial genomic assays in mouse models. Literature & Innovation: Reads relevant scientific literature and confers with the PI regarding the implentation of new molecular, genomic, and computational procedures. Mentorship & Management: Assigns and reviews the work of a Research Technician. Instructs laboratory personnel on advanced molecular techniques , safety, and data integrity. Manuscript & Grant Development: Compiles, writes, and submits research results for publication. Collaborates with Dr. Bartelt on the preparation of abstracts, reports, and fellowship/grant applications. Flexibility & Determination: Shows willingness to be flexible to learn new techniques and adapt to the constantly evolving research landscape. Shows determination to identify points of failure in research workflows, optimize approaches, and overcome obstacles.
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