Assistant Research Scientist/Engineer - Gramlich Lab

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A PhD or MD/PhD degree in Biological Sciences.
• Several years of hands-on research experience in in vivo and in vitro experimentation, molecular and cellular biology, immunology, and/or proteomics.
• Background in neuroscience and/or ophthalmology
• Strong hand-on skills in animal experimentation (rats and mice), preferrable related to neuroscience or the visual system.
• Proficient in standard molecular biology techniques (e.g., DNA and RNA isolation, quantitative Real Time PCR,), histological techniques (e.g. cryostat and paraffin sectioning, immunohistochemistry), common biochemical techniques (e.g., protein isolation and purification from human and mouse tissue samples, SDS-PAGE, and immunoblotting), common cell biology techniques (e.g. FACS sorting and immune cell phenotyping) and tissue culture techniques (i.e. establishing and maintaining cell lines)
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently design and conduct experiments and interpret data.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and experience in retinal, optic nerve and CNS histology and diseases (glaucoma, MS, MOGAD, NMO).
• Hands-on skills in induction of retinal ganglion cell and/or optic nerve degeneration, surgical manipulations in the visual system, and induction of autoimmune reactions (e.g. EAE).
• Experience in neuron and microglia cell culture as well as in retina and brain organoid systems is a major plus.
• Background in immunology and neuroscience is desired.
• Prior experience with retinal imaging (e.g. optical coherence tomography), visual electrophysiology (e.g. pattern ERG, VEP recordings), and assessment of visual acuity in rodents.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload current CV, desirable cover letter and (3) references (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Oliver Gramlich at 319-335-6938 or oliver-gramlich@uiowa.edu.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on date of closing.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Posting note: This requisition is cross posted with requisition #3650. Either one (1) Assisatnt Research Scientist (PRJ1) or one (1) Postdoctoral Scholor will be hired.