Research Fellow (Kim)
Mass. Eye and Ear (MEE)

Boston, Massachusetts

Posted in Health and Safety


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POSITION SUMMARY:

Proposes and undertakes a mentored, innovative project or challenge to develop novel molecular therapies for retinal degenerative diseases. Designs and performs in vitro and animal experiments, analyzes and presents the outcomes.

The lab is focused on a transcription factor, RUNX1, and its role in aberrant retinal angiogenesis in diseases such as proliferative diabetic retinopathy and proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Recent Lab publications can be accessed at the following links:

2017 - 10.2337/db16-1035

2020 - 10.1096/fj.202001668R

2020 - 10.1038/s41598-020-77254-0

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Read, analyze and summarize published literature
  • Design and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments
- Have practical experience of lab techniques including qRT-PCR, WB, IHC, IF, ELIZA, mouse handling and tissue analysis, microscopy among others
  • Grant writing and manuscript preparation and submission
  • Attend relevant meetings required for the Lab and the Postdoctoral Training Program and present data updates as required
  • Meet regularly with mentor to review project progress and milestones
  • Plan and deliver an annual seminar on the project
Take administrative (inventory, purchasing, etc.) responsibilities in the lab when necessary

Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in molecular/cellular biology, genetics, neuroscience, or a related discipline, and should have a demonstrated record of experience working with in vitro and in vivo models. Excellent scientific writing skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills including flexibility and a willingness to work across multiple projects, are necessary to succeed in this role. Specific knowledge and past experience in ocular research is beneficial but not essential.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Lab setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possible lifting of 10 to 20 lbs., depending on nature of chosen project(s).

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All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule are required by the Rule to receive training so that they have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities and of the group health plan's policies and procedures that impact on their job duties. Training on the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the plan's health information policies and procedures under the direction of the institution's privacy officer is a pre-requisite for this position.

Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

This description is intended to indicate essential tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, or control the work of staff members under their supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned but that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

EEO Statement
Massachusetts Eye and Ear is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, sex, pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs


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