Visiting Scholar

Visiting scholar to assist and support scientific investigation to study the cell autonomous and cell non-autonomous mechanisms of axon degeneration and axon-glia interaction as directed in the Department of Neurology in the Beirowski laboratory; independently conducts assigned experiments; performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures and Western analysis; sorts and processes tissue samples (sectioning, staining, embedding and mounting); performs routine procedures on lab animals; records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results; quantifies biological results; assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures; summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts; prepares research progress reports; assists principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts; conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature; oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities; assists with training of junior research staff in research methods and equipment operation; sets up and operates laboratory equipment; monitors research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed.