Research Associate - Torres-Vazquez Lab
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NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Associate for the Torres-Vazquez Lab at NYU Langone. The lab employs the transparent zebrafish embryo as our primary model system to understand how blood and lymphatic vessels form and function. Our toolkit includes confocal imaging, gene expression analysis, forced gene expression, transgenesis, genome editing, cell transplantation, cell culture, and biochemistry. Job Responsibilities: The individual in this role is responsible for independently designing and conducting fundamental scientific experiments within the assigned laboratory. These experiments will be based on ongoing research projects and protocols established in the lab, and the work will be carried out under the mentorship and supervision of a senior scientist. This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a research environment, allowing the individual to apply and deepen their understanding of biomedical science. Additionally, the individual is expected to actively contribute to the labs research goals by generating reliable data, analyzing results, and assisting in the preparation of scientific reports and publications. A key focus of this role is to support the development of a robust portfolio of research accomplishments, which will be valuable for those intending to pursue advanced degrees in biomedical research, medicine, or related fields. This position plays an important part in fostering scientific growth and professional development in preparation for future academic and career goals. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $47,033.89 - $50,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here |