Open position: Research Scientist in Craniofacial Biology, University of Southern California

The Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology (CCMB) at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC invites applications to fill a Research Scientist position to conduct in vivo study of craniofacial development, manage research projects, and visualize and disseminate scientific data. The successful candidate will work closely with the FaceBase Consortium to advance the mission of providing a comprehensive resource on craniofacial development for the scientific community. Communication with other investigators at a variety of institutions who are generating data for FaceBase will be required.

Job summary: Serves as a key research scientist who is recognized as a national authority on topics in a specialized field. Plans, designs, and conducts highly technical and complex research projects independently, working under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives. May contribute to the development of advanced new concepts, techniques, and standards. Analyzes research data and provides interpretations. Contributes to the development of research documentation for publication and prepares technical reports, papers, and/or records. Develops solutions to complex research problems. Provides leadership and direction to staff and/or student workers as needed.

The successful candidate will have the following qualities:

• PhD or equivalent doctorate degree in biology (developmental or molecular); 5 years of experience working and publishing in a research laboratory.
• Training and experience in bioinformatics and the visualization of genomic data obtained through microarray analyses, RNASeq and enhancer analyses
• Outstanding abilities in written and oral communication, including a record of successful publication in academic publications, are essential to this position
• Serves as a liaison between USC faculty/staff and collaborators at other institutions
• Attends meetings, seminars, symposia and other events related to project efforts. Stays informed of developments in field
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time

Please apply online at Careers @ USC (requisition ID 20076407)

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