Post Doctoral Fellow - Biomedical Engineering

Department: Biomedical Engineering Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

• Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
• May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
  
  

Seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related field to join a multidisciplinary research program. The successful candidate will investigate the mechanisms of visual and hearing loss associated with Usher Syndrome Type 2A using knock-in mouse models and contribute to the design and development of novel therapeutic strategies. The laboratory is equipped with excellent facilities and state-of-the-art equipment to perform basic molecular biology, vector engineering for non-viral gene therapy, electrophysiology, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), fundus imaging, light and electron microscopy and protein chemistry.

This position offers opportunities to work in a collaborative research environment, apply advanced experimental approaches, publish in high-impact journals, and contribute to grant applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and analyze experiments focused on molecular, biochemical, and cellular mechanisms of retinal degeneration associated with Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
• Utilize knock-in mouse models to evaluate disease progression and therapeutic outcomes.
• Perform advanced laboratory techniques, including gene expression analysis, protein assays, and imaging.
• Prepare manuscripts and present findings at scientific meetings.
• Support the training of undergraduate students in experimental design and data analysis.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related field.
• Publication record demonstrating expertise in relevant experimental techniques.
• Proficiency in molecular, biochemical, and cell biology methods.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mouse models, particularly knock-in or transgenic lines.
• Background in retinal biology or neurodegeneration research.
• Knowledge in cloning and genomics techniques.
  
  

Applicants Should Submit

• Cover letter describing research interests and qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae with publications listed.
• Contact information for three professional references.
  
  

MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.

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