Post Doctoral Fellow - Biomedical Engineering

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Biomedical Engineering Salary
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Commensurate with Experience/Education

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

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