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Scientist, Neurodegeneration

Altos Labs
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Discovery Science
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field
  • 1+ years of post-doctoral or industry research experience focused on neurodegeneration
  • Robust understanding of neurodegenerative disease biology
  • Established publication record in the field
  • Extensive experience processing and analyzing rodent and human brain tissue samples
  • Practical experience with animal surgeries, behavior, and vascular biology
Nice to have
  • Exposure to analyzing biological datasets
  • Basic skills in bioinformatics data processing or programming (e.g., Python or R)
  • Interest in working with human post-mortem or biopsy samples
  • Motivated to learn advanced imaging techniques or high-content quantitative histology
  • Demonstrated potential for growth in a collaborative team environment
What the job really is

As a Scientist in Neurodegeneration at Altos Labs, you will lead research efforts focused on reversing brain aging by discovering and validating therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include designing and executing in vivo studies, analyzing brain tissue, developing quantitative readouts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic decisions and maintain scientific rigor.

Things to weigh
  • No salary range specified for the position
  • High-stakes environment with shifting priorities may require adaptability
  • Focus on rigorous scientific standards may demand a strong commitment to detail
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