Research Technician 2-Neurology at University of Tennessee

DescriptionMarket Range: 05Hiring Salary: $19.10/HourlyTHIS IS A TEMPORARY PART-TIME GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL 07/31/2026 (20 HOURS PER WEEK)JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Research Technician 2 conducts key analyses including: comparing protein and mRNA expression at the single-cell level constructing regulatory networks to identify master regulators and prioritizing subnetworks and target genes for experimental validation.ResponsibilitiesAnalyzes transcriptional changes using single-cell transcriptomic data derived from mouse brain tissues treated with pre-formed fibrils (PFF) or phosphate-buffered saline (PBS).Processes interprets and visualizes gene expression data to identify molecular alterations associated with neurodegeneration.Applies bioinformatics tools and pipelines to uncover key regulatory genes and pathways contributing to a deeper understanding of disease mechanisms.Integrates single-cell transcriptomic data with cell-type-specific proteomics data to uncover coordinated molecular changes across transcript and protein levels.Utilizes computational tools to generate biologically meaningful insights.Contributes to manuscript preparation.Assists with data management tasks.Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION:Bachelors Degree.(TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)EXPERIENCE: ORa combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Programming skills in languages such as Python or R.Knowledge of statistics machine learning and data mining techniques.Experience in the analysis of large datasets.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Laboratory Experience,Spss,Data Collection,DNA Isolation,Stata,Biochemistry,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Molecular Biology,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1