Postdoctoral Scientist - Ophthalmology

Faculty Mentor: Peter M.J. Quinn
Department: Ophthalmology
Funding Source: PI Fund/Philantrophic Fund
Number of Positions: 1
Open to applications from U.S. citizens and foreign nationals.



Job Summary

The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a full-time postdoctoral scientist to work under the direction of the Principle Investigator, and perform duties associated with projects aiming to use gene therapy to tackle inherited retinal disorders (IRDs). Research approaches include therapeutic editing and induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) retinal organoid disease modeling. Further, the position requires assisting the principal investigator with grant and manuscript writing.

Job Responsibilities

· Conduct laboratory research, troubleshoot problems, record and analyze data, independently design new research experiments, and prepare publications, presentations, and grant materials as needed.

· Participate in the training and supe...