**Position Objective:** The Scientist supports research in Alzheimer’s and related dementias. This includes sample isolation, cell culture work, new protocol development, data analysis, and writing. This position supports the National Institute on Aging (NIA) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

+ Evaluate new techniques, instruments, and software for potential incorporation into current SOP.
+ Advance the science in the laboratory through new procedures and discoveries.
+ Design and conduct experiments and studies requiring the application of a broad professional knowledge of scientific theories and principles.
+ Advance the science through proposing and investigating new target projects for initiation based on novelty and relevance to human health.
+ Work with staff on the interpretation of experiments performed by research scientists.
+ Independently direct and conduct special research projects that have a...