Temporary Research Fellow

Position Title: 

Temporary Research Fellow

Compensation:

$60,000

Department:

Biology - Temp

Start Date:

07/20/2026

About this opportunity: 

Biology has an opportunity for a temporary, part-time, one-year contract research fellow to continue and accelerate the development of a therapy to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease in the Smaldino lab at BSU. This position will build upon existing data and established intellectual property to develop strategies to target helicases in ALS disease.

What you'll do and what you'll bring: 

Position Description:

This position will build upon existing data and established intellectual property to develop strategies to target helicases in ALS disease. To continue and accelerate the development of a therapy to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease in the Smaldino lab at BSU.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

A senior role responsible for driving independent molecular research while leading daily laboratory operations. This professional bridges scientific discovery and administrative oversight by executing techniques like qPCR, cell culture, mouse work, next-generation sequencing, managing lab ordering, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Beyond the bench, they serve as a critical leader who mentors junior students and staff, write peer-reviewed manuscripts, and optimize protocols to keep the lab running efficiently.

Minimum Requirements:

MS in cell biology, molecular biology or biotechnology

How to apply: 

How to apply: 

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