Assistant Research Scientist/Engineer (Gramlich Lab) - Ophthalmology
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.
POSITION & APPLICATION DETAILS
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions, please contact Melissa Monhollon, HR Manager, at melissa-monhollon@uiowa.edu or 319-356-4674.
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.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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