Location: Stanford University, 3155 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA (Onsite)

Position Type: Part-Time (20-30 hours per week)

Compensation: $35 per hour

Job Description:

Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher to join our team. The selected candidate will play a key role in our research efforts focusing on the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway, with a particular emphasis on mouse and human studies. This position requires expertise in various wet lab techniques, including cell cultures, cell separation, immunostimulants, ELISA, mouse handling, anesthesia, and surgical procedures. Additionally, the successful candidate should have the ability to contribute to the preparation and writing of research papers for peer-reviewed journals.

Key Responsibilities:

Cell Cultures: Proficiently handle and maintain cell cultures for experimental purposes, ensuring the quality and sterility of the cultures.

Blood Separation: Conduct blood separation techniques, including the isolation of specific cell types and the preparation of blood samples for analysis.

Immunostimulants: Work with immunostimulants such as lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce immune responses for research experiments.

ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay): Perform ELISA assays to quantify specific biomarkers and proteins as part of the research.

Mouse Handling, Anesthesia, and Surgery: Demonstrate proficiency in handling laboratory mice, including administering anesthesia as needed for experiments. Conduct surgical procedures on mice, including but not limited to, implantation, injections, and tissue harvesting.

Scientific Writing: Contribute to the preparation and writing of research papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals. Assist in organizing complex arguments and ensuring proper citation of relevant literature.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology).
Hands-on experience with cell cultures, blood separation, immunostimulants, ELISA, and immunofluorescence techniques.
Proficiency in mouse handling, anesthesia, and surgical procedures.
Strong writing skills and the ability to assist in the preparation of research papers for publication.
Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Availability to work onsite at Stanford University for 20-30 hours per week.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their resumes to Dr. Alexander Sackeim, asackeim@stanford.edu. Please include "Researcher - Cholinergic Anti-Inflammatory Pathway" in the subject line of your email.

Stanford University is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.