Postdoctoral Researcher (Axon Pathophysiology and Therapy)

工作内容

Position Summary:

• The position will involve all aspects of collaborative research with Professor Levin and members of his laboratory on axon pathophysiology and therapy, particularly with respect to optic nerve disease.
• His/her role will include the development and implementation of reproducible models of traumatic optic neuropathy (TON) models in rats, and will work closely with others, in order to improve reproducibility.
• He/she will use novel retinal imaging techniques to determine the earliest signs of damage to retinal ganglion cells, the output cells of the retina that send their axons in the optic nerve, and which undergo injury in TON.
• He/she will develop imaging techniques that could be adapted for use by medical facilities to detect RGC cell body and axon stress in the retina within 24 hours of optic nerve trauma.
• He/she will also be responsible for developing a reproducible protocol for the use of optokinetic reflex assays to evaluate visuomotor behavior in rats.
• The applicant will develop substantial expertise with animal handling, optic nerve injury, drug delivery, quantification of retinal ganglion cell soma and axonal density, and data acquisition and analysis.
• The applicant will work closely with and assist Professor Levin and will provide supportive assistance to other members of his laboratory, including students. The PDF will also participate in other academic activities, such as laboratory meetings, journal clubs, presentations at local scientific conferences, preparation and revision of manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.

Qualifications:

• PhD degree in Neuroscience or related field
• Technical skills and abilities relevant to the primary duties

Other Qualifying Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytic skills and attention to detail are essential
• Complete and consistent ethical conduct of research
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Demonstrates leadership potential
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems effectively and in a timely matter
• Must be self-motivated worker who can work both autonomously and in group settings in a complex, changing and deadline-oriented environment

Expected start date: 2022-02-01

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $34,611.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Doctoral Degree (required)