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Cellular and In Vivo Neurobiologists : San Francisco, United States

Alector LLC (alector.com) is a privately-funded, broad-based, neuroscience biotech startup located in the San Francisco Mission Bay. We combine state-of-the-art antibody technology with recent discoveries in human genetics to discover and clinically develop a platform of novel disease modifying therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease, Frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury.

We are looking for exceptional scientists, senior scientists, and director-level investigators with a PhD and/or MD, an outstanding publication and track record, and a drive to innovate. The successful candidates will play leading roles in the discovery and development of novel, disease-modifying drugs for major, currently incurable disorders and will have the opportunity to shape a rapidly growing and exciting venture.

Alector was founded by successful biotech entrepreneurs:

• Arnon Rosenthal, PhD
• Genentech Executive Researcher for 16 years
• Co-Founder, CSO & President, Rinat Neuroscience (acquired by Pfizer in 2006)
• Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board, Annexon Bio

Tillman Gerngross, PhD

• Co-Founder & CEO, Adimab
• Professor of Bioengineering, Dartmouth College
• Co-Founder & CSO, GlycoFi (acquired by Merck in 2006)
• Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board, Arsanis and Avitide

Asa Abeliovich, MD PhD

• Associate Professor of Pathology, Cell Biology, Neurology, and the Taub Institute for Alzheimer's Disease and the Aging Brain at Columbia
• Neurologist

Alector is backed by premier venture capital firms:

• OrbiMed
• Polaris Partners
• MRL Ventures
• Google Ventures
• Topspin Partners
• Mission Bay Capital

Compensation is competitive and includes significant equity. Please visit us at http://alector.com.

Cellular and In Vivo Neurobiologists: The candidates must have broad expertise in molecular, cellular and in vivo neuro-biology, including the ability to isolate, culture, maintain, and characterize rodent primary neurons and microglia.

Requirements
Extensive knowledge and expertise in:

• Rodent brain anatomy
• In vivo neuronal and glial analyses using immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization
• FACS analysis
• ELISA
• Microscopy
  Previous experience in neuro-immunology and/or in cellular immunology would be advantageous. …

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Job details

Employer:Alector LLC

Website:http://alector.com

Location:San Francisco, United States

Expires:October 31, 2015

Job type:Associate Scientist

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Undergraduate - Bachelor's degree

Employment type:Permanent

Job hours:Full-time