What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Ocular Cellular, Molecular, and Genomics Res position at SUNY College of Optometry?
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and conduct experiments focused on ocular cell biology, molecular signaling, and gene regulation (e.g., immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, apoptosis assays, western blot, ELISA, cell culture, qRT-PCR etc).
- Develop and implement retinal genomics and transcriptomics approaches (e.g., scRNAseq, spatial transcriptomics).
- Data processing, analysis, and interpretation.
- Contribute to manuscripts, grant proposals, and conference presentations.
- Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees.
- Engage actively in a small, collaborative team of clinicians, molecular biologists, and neuroscientists.
- Ph.D. in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics/genomics, vision science, or a related field.
- Strong background in cellular and molecular biology techniques.
- Experience with genomic or transcriptomic data generation and analysis is highly desirable.
- Proven record of research productivity, demonstrated by publications and presentations.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
- Research background in ocular or retinal biology.
- Familiarity with animal models of eye development or disease.
- Experience in computational biology or bioinformatics.
- Cover letter describing research interests, relevant experience, and career goals.
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Contact information for three professional references.
This position is funded through the Research Foundation of the State University of New York. The Annual Salary range is $65 to $80K, and there is also a generous benefit package.
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.
About SUNY College of Optometry:
The State University of New York College of Optometry advances visual health and patient care through leadership in education, research and service. More than a half century ago a group of dedicated optometrists and benefactors came together to create an institution that would support optometric education, vision science research and extend quality vision care to all New Yorkers and the surrounding community. The State University of New York College of Optometry evolved from this mission. Since we opened our doors to our first class of students in 1971, the College has grown to become one of the leading optometric education and vision research centers in the world. The College houses the University Eye Center — one of the largest outpatient vision care clinics in the country—and engages in cutting edge research that is helping to shape the future of optometric care.
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000