Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ophthalmology

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wang lab in the Department of Visual Sciences is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team. Our research focuses on discovering the mechanisms that govern ocular tissue development and homeostasis, with the goal of applying this fundamental knowledge to translational research in ocular disease diagnosis, prevention and treatment. We use a diverse range of techniques including mouse genetics, cell and molecular biology, computational bioinformatics, and bioengineering. Through established clinical collaborations, we also have unique opportunities to conduct clinical research with human eye specimens. Our work spans three major directions: Basic Research: we investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms of ocular tissue development and homeostasis, including the lens, retina, and tear gland. Clinical Research: we analyze human post-mortem eye tissue and patient samples to directly inform our research discoveries. Translational Research: we develop therapeutic strategies to prevent and treat ocular surface diseases, such as dry eye disease. For this specific position, we are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to lead a project focused on tear gland development and management of dry eye disease. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Collaboration
• Data Analysis
• Data Interpretations
• Experimentation
• Laboratory Operations
• Laboratory Techniques
• Researching
• Results Reporting
• Scientific Writing

Responsibilities

• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepares and submits papers on research.
• Assists in the design of research experiments.
• Evaluates research findings and assists in the reporting of the results.
• Conscientious discharge of their research responsibilities.
• Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research.
• Maintains compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records.
• Engages in open and timely discussion with their mentor regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to their laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications.
• Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group.
• Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations.
• All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree