Instructor, Center for AIDS Health Disparities Research

Daily Operations

• Applies diversified knowledge of scientific research principles, practices, and protocols in research projects; makes recommendations and conclusions which serve as the basis for decision making in a specialty area.
• Collaborates with users and principal investigators on design, analysis, application, and reporting of research projects; teaches and advises on techniques.
• Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates scientific research assignments concerned with unique or controversial problems.
• Formulates and conducts systematic problem analysis and resolution in an area of considerable scope and complexity through series of complete and conceptually related studies, or through a variety of projects of lesser scope.
• Develops model concepts and approaches as an individual researcher and acts independently on technical matters.
• Supplies technical leadership and consultation to professional co-workers, collaborators, and graduate students.
• Prepares analyses, reports, and other documentation for publication; presents findings at local, national, and/or international meetings.
• Prepares grant proposals to obtain funding in support of research activities.
• Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
• Perform molecular, biochemical and histological studies such as determination of lipid metabolism, analysis of atherosclerotic lesions, and identification of lipid- and lipoprotein-mediated signaling pathways in vascular cells and animal models.
• Generate DNA constructs for gene transfer, and transgenic/knockout/knock-in mouse development
• Performs other related duties assigned.                                                                                                       

Required Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of research methods and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Ability to originate new ideas and methods and to conduct laboratory testing and analysis in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of vascular biology and vascular cell and macrophage culture.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to safely handle biohazardous materials.
• Ability to handle confidential data.
• Ability to interact effectively with laboratory and other department personnel.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise.
• Ability to utilize advanced analytical techniques and programs to develop scientific models.
• Knowledge of engineering and/or scientific research principles, practices, and protocols.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of research methodology, principles and procedures.
• Ability to develop scientific reports and manuscripts based on original research

Required Education and Experience

• Ph.D and/or M.D. in biomedical science with at least five years of experience at cell signaling transduction and mouse models. Publications required.