University of Utah
Post Doc Res Assoc
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Open Date:
04/11/2024Requisition Number:
PRN38227BJob Title:
Post Doc Res AssocWorking Title:
Post Doc Res AssocJob Grade:
A00FLSA Code:
AdministrativeStandard Hours per Week:
40Full Time or Part Time?
Full TimeShift:
DayDepartment:
00870 - Ophthalmology-ResearchLocation:
Campus, Salt Lake City, UTPay Rate Range:
$56,484 – $63,852 plus benefitsOpen Until Filled:
YesJob Summary:The
Roy Lab at the Moran Eye Center
at the University of Utah is seeking a motivated postdoc to work on an NIH funded project aimed at studying the mechanisms of visual signaling in a cone-dominated retina. The project focuses on studying the morphological, functional, and genetic properties of retinal ganglion cells in the context of visual signaling in the retina and to the visual hubs in the brain. The candidate will use a variety of techniques including but not limited to intraocular and intracranial injections of virus, multielectrode array recording from ex vivo retina, calcium fluorescence imaging, virus-mediated cell targeting, immunohistochemistry, large-scale data analysis, and computational modeling.The successful applicant will have excellent scientific, problem-solving, organizational, and writing skills. Prior experience with electrophysiology, animal surgical and/or behavioral platforms, programming (Matlab, Python, R), and/or quantitative analysis of large data sets is preferred. Experience working with viruses and virus-mediated cell, circuit, and gene manipulations is not required but would be considered advantageous.In coordination with the PI, the candidate will participate in various aspects of project development, implementation, and management. The candidate will oversee/participate in experimental design, data collection, and data analysis. The candidate is expected to work with other lab personnel (graduate students, research assistants, technicians), write grants, prepare manuscripts, and present research findings at scientific conferences. Activities for professional development and that lead toward independence are strongly encouraged.This is a full-time position, with opportunities to work on other projects in the lab and ongoing collaborative projects with other labs at the Moran Eye Center (both basic and translational) and at other institutions. Salary for this position is based on NIH scale, commensurate with experience. Benefits are provided per the policies of the University of Utah.Responsibilities:Perform independent, cross-disciplinary research under the mentorship of PI.Design, develop and conduct experiments on ex vivo retina using techniques described above. Work in dark room.Collect and analyze data, assimilate results for publication.Work on collaborative projects with other labs.Present scientific results at conferences, meetings, workshops.Engage in professional development activities.Write grants, submit proposals, and prepare progress reports.Support intellectual and professional development of junior members of the lab.Minimum Qualifications:PhD in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, physics, biology, or a related field.Motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.Record of peer-reviewed publications.Experience with experiment design and instrumentation.Strong problem-solving and computer skills (experience with coding preferred).Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Please include your CV, a Cover Letter describing your previous experience and why you are interested in this position, and contacts of at least two references.
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04/11/2024Requisition Number:
PRN38227BJob Title:
Post Doc Res AssocWorking Title:
Post Doc Res AssocJob Grade:
A00FLSA Code:
AdministrativeStandard Hours per Week:
40Full Time or Part Time?
Full TimeShift:
DayDepartment:
00870 - Ophthalmology-ResearchLocation:
Campus, Salt Lake City, UTPay Rate Range:
$56,484 – $63,852 plus benefitsOpen Until Filled:
YesJob Summary:The
Roy Lab at the Moran Eye Center
at the University of Utah is seeking a motivated postdoc to work on an NIH funded project aimed at studying the mechanisms of visual signaling in a cone-dominated retina. The project focuses on studying the morphological, functional, and genetic properties of retinal ganglion cells in the context of visual signaling in the retina and to the visual hubs in the brain. The candidate will use a variety of techniques including but not limited to intraocular and intracranial injections of virus, multielectrode array recording from ex vivo retina, calcium fluorescence imaging, virus-mediated cell targeting, immunohistochemistry, large-scale data analysis, and computational modeling.The successful applicant will have excellent scientific, problem-solving, organizational, and writing skills. Prior experience with electrophysiology, animal surgical and/or behavioral platforms, programming (Matlab, Python, R), and/or quantitative analysis of large data sets is preferred. Experience working with viruses and virus-mediated cell, circuit, and gene manipulations is not required but would be considered advantageous.In coordination with the PI, the candidate will participate in various aspects of project development, implementation, and management. The candidate will oversee/participate in experimental design, data collection, and data analysis. The candidate is expected to work with other lab personnel (graduate students, research assistants, technicians), write grants, prepare manuscripts, and present research findings at scientific conferences. Activities for professional development and that lead toward independence are strongly encouraged.This is a full-time position, with opportunities to work on other projects in the lab and ongoing collaborative projects with other labs at the Moran Eye Center (both basic and translational) and at other institutions. Salary for this position is based on NIH scale, commensurate with experience. Benefits are provided per the policies of the University of Utah.Responsibilities:Perform independent, cross-disciplinary research under the mentorship of PI.Design, develop and conduct experiments on ex vivo retina using techniques described above. Work in dark room.Collect and analyze data, assimilate results for publication.Work on collaborative projects with other labs.Present scientific results at conferences, meetings, workshops.Engage in professional development activities.Write grants, submit proposals, and prepare progress reports.Support intellectual and professional development of junior members of the lab.Minimum Qualifications:PhD in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, physics, biology, or a related field.Motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.Record of peer-reviewed publications.Experience with experiment design and instrumentation.Strong problem-solving and computer skills (experience with coding preferred).Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Please include your CV, a Cover Letter describing your previous experience and why you are interested in this position, and contacts of at least two references.
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