State University of New York College of Optometry ยท 2 months ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ocular Cellular, Molecular, and Genomics Res
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yrThe State University of New York College of Optometry is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate the cellular, molecular, and genomic mechanisms underlying visually guided eye growth and myopia development. The successful candidate will lead experimental design and data analysis within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing both fundamental and translational vision research.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Design and conduct experiments focused on ocular cell biology, molecular signaling, and gene regulation (e.g., immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, apoptosis assays, western blot, ELISA, cell culture, qRT-PCR etc)
Develop and implement retinal genomics and transcriptomics approaches (e.g., scRNAseq, spatial transcriptomics)
Data processing, analysis, and interpretation
Contribute to manuscripts, grant proposals, and conference presentations
Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees
Engage actively in a small, collaborative team of clinicians, molecular biologists, and neuroscientists
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics/genomics, vision science, or a related field
Strong background in cellular and molecular biology techniques
Experience with genomic or transcriptomic data generation and analysis is highly desirable
Proven record of research productivity, demonstrated by publications and presentations
Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
Preferred
Research background in ocular or retinal biology
Familiarity with animal models of eye development or disease
Experience in computational biology or bioinformatics
Benefits
Generous benefit package
Company
State University of New York College of Optometry
The State University of New York College of Optometry advances visual health and patient care through leadership in education, research and service.
Founded in 1971
201-500 employees
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