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University of Pittsburgh

Research Scientist

3900 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260

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The Betegon Lab (https://betegonlab.org) at the University of Pittsburgh Ophthalmology Department is looking for a motivated Research Scientist to work on the development of novel AAV technologies that will enable safe and efficient gene therapies. 

The candidate must have a PhD in biophysics, biochemistry, biology, structural biology, or related field. 

Demonstrated and extensive experience with protein expression in bacterial or mammalian cells and FPLC protein purification is required for this position, as is experience with protein assays and basic molecular biology techniques including molecular cloning. Previous experience working with AAV is not required.

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