Job Description
The Lab of Dr. Romina Bevacqua in the Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism Institute (DOMI), Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, has an opening for a Research Associate position, with possibility to continue further academic studies.
The Bevacqua Lab is interested in understanding the mechanisms that regulate the function of pancreatic islets in adulthood, and their misregulation in disease. The main investigation areas include studies of:
1) Transcription Factors
2) Non-coding mechanisms, including diabetes genetic risk
3) external signals that mediated regulation of mature human islet function
In addition, the Bevacqua Lab is interested in developing and applying novel genetic approaches to study islet biology in primary human islets. The broader significance of the work in Bevacqua Lab is that diabetes affects over 400 million people worldwide and advancing our understanding of human islet maturation and functionality, will lead to development of novel approaches for the treatment of diabetic patients. To address these topics, the lab uses cellular and molecular biology, Next-gen sequencing (CUT&RUN, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, Mi-seq), islet transplantation approaches, and imaging. The applicant will work closely with the PI and post- doctoral fellows. We are a warm, friendly laboratory where the applicant will be able to develop professionally.
Lab Website: https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/bevacqualab/
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in science, molecular biology, biochemistry, premed, or related field preferred, or combination of relevant research experience and education
0-2 years of research/laboratory experience (2 years in a research environment or 1 year plus Master's Degree in sciences or related field preferred)
Responsibilities
Standard Molecular Biology techniques (PCR, Gibson assemble cloning (preferred), mini-, midi-preps)
Preparation of reagents and solutions and buffers for experiments
Minimal bioinformatics skills
DNA, RNA and protein extraction for qPCR, ELISA and western blot
Mammalian cell culture techniques.
Organize and analyze data
Willing to work with mice
Eager to learn, operate, and manage lab equipment
Lab ordering duties
Performs other related duties
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Compensation Statement
Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $17 - $34.1212 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, 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.
