Understanding why children develop brain tumors, identifying risk factors for brain tumor formation, and discovering new therapies for these common childhood cancers.
Requirements
- Laboratory Research
- Organizing
- Recordkeeping
- Working Independently
Responsibilities
- Uses a combination of novel genetically engineered mice and human induced pluripotent stem cells to determine the reasons underlying pediatric brain tumor formation and progression
- Identify risk factors for brain tumor formation
- Discover new therapies for these common childhood cancers
Other
- Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
- This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
- The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
- Communication
- Candidates with additional education and experience are encouraged to apply.
