Visiting Fellow Opportunity - https://sites.bu.edu/muscle/

The Department of Boston University Sargent College Physical Therapy invites applications for the position of Visiting Fellow to support the Thompson Research Lab - https://sites.bu.edu/muscle/ ;

The Visiting Fellow will support a portfolio of NIH funded studies focused on skeletal muscle aging.  Working closely with laboratory members, the individual will perform animal handling tasks including functional assessments, drug administration, and tissue dissection. The individual should have experience with basic laboratory techniques including tissue histology and imaging, protein / RNA extraction, Western blotting, qRT-PCR etc. to support ongoing research activities. Experience with cell culture systems is a plus. The position will also support skeletal muscle physiology activities.

Beyond experimental work, responsibilities include organizing experimental data, procurement, maintaining laboratory inventory, and ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols and documentation requirements and compliance documentation.

  Qualifications:

·         Bachelor degree (MS preferred)

·         Candidates should demonstrate research background experience and possess strong attention to detail

 This position is a one-year appointment position with opportunity for renewal.

Salary Range:  Min $21.00 – Max $25.00

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.