Arc Institute is a new scientific institution conducting curiosity-driven basic science and technology development to understand and treat complex human diseases. The Gilbert Lab is focused on utilizing expertise in epigenetics and synthetic biology to design new therapeutic strategies in the context of cancer, viral biology and neurodegeneration.
Requirements
- CRISPR approaches to control transcription
- synthetic biology
- functional genomics
- epigenetics
- CRISPR screens
- high throughput synthetic biology
- perturb-seq
Responsibilities
- Design, perform and analyze experiments
- Keep appropriate experimental records and documentation
- Analyze results with the Principal Investigator
- General lab maintenance as well as operation and maintenance of equipment and instruments.
- Collaborate with post-docs, students and employees
- May mentor/train research associates, technicians, and students.
- Publish, present, and represent that lab in journals and conferences.
Other
- Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in the area directly related to the field of research specialization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be both an independent thinker and a highly collaborative team player.
- You are extremely curious and self-motivated to push the boundaries of biotechnology and/or biomedical research.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment while conducting rigorous and impactful research.
