Job Description

Job Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients.



A Research Fellow position is available in the lab of Dr. Chenran Wang in the Department of Cancer Biology, College of Medicine. We are seeking a self-motivated individual to assist the research on selective autophagy of astrocyte in neurodegenerative diseases and in brain metastasis.



This is a temporary appointment for 1-2 years for the incumbent to gain understanding and advanced knowledge of research methods and application of the theoretical knowledge from academic training, evaluate strengths and identification of limitations, development and refinement of research skills.

Essential Functions
Perform and conduct duties and responsibilities required by professional mentor in accordance with all institutional and federal regulations.
Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Neurobiology and other Biological Sciences or in a related field.

Additional Qualifications Considered
Experience and strong interest in laboratory research.
Experience with animal studies, immunohistochemistry, or RNA-seq/ChIP-seq analyses.
Experience and knowledge with neural cell culture, protein, DNA and RNA purification, animal surgery and mouse colony management.
Professional position paid at an hourly rate.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.