Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate or Research Scientist to join the Philip Hanlon and Gail Gentes Cluster for Personalized Treatments for Cystic Fibrosis (CF Cluster) at Dartmouth
-
- Oversight and Development of Research Resources: Oversee husbandry of genetically modified mouse lines that are in conventional or gnotobiotic facilities at Dartmouth and used as models for CF research, help with the importation of additional CF mouse lines to Dartmouth, design breeding and genotyping strategies, coordinate with labs for experimental access to mouse lines and cells.
- Design and Conduct Experiments: Develop and execute experiments to measure lung function, immune responses and other parameters in response to airway infection in CF mouse lines, ensuring validity and reproducibility.
- Data Analysis and Interpretation: Analyze experimental data using appropriate statistical and bioinformatics tools and interpret results to draw meaningful conclusions relevant to immunological processes or disease mechanisms.
- Literature Review and Staying Current: Continuously review scientific literature to stay updated on the latest in cystic fibrosis and immunology research, techniques, and technologies.
- Develop and Optimize Assays: Develop, validate, and optimize lung function assays such as spirometry and immunological assays such as ELISA, immunofluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry.
- Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including other scientists, and external partners; communicate findings through reports, presentations, and publications.
- Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and detailed records of experiments, procedures, and results in compliance with institutional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
- Mentoring and Supervision: Provide guidance and supervision to junior researchers, technicians, and students.
- Project Management: Plan research activities, manage timelines, and ensure milestones are met within budget.
Earliest Start Date: 7/1/26
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Dartmouth is committed to accessibility for its community. If you are an applicant with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation to aid in the job application and/or interview process, please email: ADA@Dartmouth.edu. In the subject line, please state application accommodations and include the job number or title. Someone from the ADA/504 Office will be in touch within 2 business days.
For additional employment opportunities at Dartmouth College, please visit the Dartmouth Interfolio Job Board, the Office of the Provost, and the Office of Human Resources.
Offers of employment are contingent upon consent to a pre-employment background check with results acceptable under Dartmouth policy. Please visit the Dartmouth policy portal for faculty handbooks and details of other Dartmouth policies.
