Microglia Scientist

📋 Description

• Design and execute discovery experiments to evaluate the potential of our microglial cell therapy
• Culture and differentiate iPSCs into CNS cell types, troubleshooting and optimizing 2D and 3D
• Develop and use 2D and 3D (organoids) in vitro disease models to investigate responses to
• Design and optimize in vivo modeling approaches for Alzheimer’s disease, including selection of
• Develop and optimize cellular and molecular assays to evaluate microglial function and
• Design, troubleshoot, and perform experimental staining and fluorescence or confocal imaging for

🎯 Requirements

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, or related field and at least 3 years of relevant post-degree
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in Alzheimer’s disease research, including designing and
• Strong mammalian cell culture skills and experience working with iPSC-derived neural cell types and
• Developed and optimized cell-based and molecular assays to investigate biological function or
• Experience with brain tissue immunostaining, fluorescence or confocal microscopy, and quantitative
• Ability to independently design and troubleshoot experiments, evaluate results critically, and

🎁 Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• 401(k) plan with 4% matching
• Flexible time off and 10 company holidays per year
• Paid parental leave
• Annual learning & development stipend
• Monthly Longevity stipend