Junior Research Scientist (PI: Dr. Kara Margolis)

Position available for one full-time junior research scientist to join my laboratory, studying the biology of the enteric nervous system (ENS) and the role of the gut and gut to brain signaling in brain-gut axis disorders. The candidates will work closely with the PI and other lab members in the design and implementation of experiments that use mouse genetic models to investigate the role of ENS and epithelial development in gastrointestinal function, motility, inflammatory bowel disease and mood and neurobehavioral disorders. This position requires a bright, self-motivated and organized individual who is quick to learn new techniques, and feels comfortable working independently as well as with others. Some evening and weekend work will be necessary. A minimum of a two-year commitment required.

Primary job responsibilities include performing experiments and maintaining the mouse colony (breeding, genotyping, and administering treatments to genetically-modified mice). Experim...