The University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a Research Associate to provide laboratory assistance and conduct research experiments to support ongoing research studies, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and potential publications.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent doctorate within the last five years
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals in the same or related field
Responsibilities
- conduct research experiments in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols
- perform assignments which are non routine and vary in complexity with minimal direction
- compile data and compute results for a variety of research procedures and techniques
- maintain lab supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; make stock buffers and reagents
- participate in the maintenance of the lab mouse colony (animal husbandry)
- ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations in conjunction with the lab and safety and regulatory offices
- take responsibility for planning and developing research methods and techniques within the framework of the research program
Other
- reports to Dr. Steven Bensinger and works as part of a research team
- To independently undertake research in the relevant discipline area using the appropriate methods and/or techniques.
- To produce research reports and/or publications as required by the funding body or for dissemination to the wider academic community.
- To collaborate with research colleagues and support staff internally as appropriate to the research and to actively develop appropriate external contacts and networks relevant to the project and to future funding opportunities.
- To provide guidance and support to any students associated with the project.
