Research Scientist / Senior Research Assistant, Ophthalmology, UMKC School of Medicine

University of Missouri System • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Vision Research Group in the department of Ophthalmology at UMKC seeks a full-time Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist. The successful candidate will engage in research exploring the molecular mechanisms underlying ocular degeneration and engage in collaborative proteomic analysis and research studies. This position offers an opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative research environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities at UMKC and its partner institutes in the Kansas City area. Team members are integral contributors to research publications and will have the opportunity to participate in externally funded research collaboration and translational opportunities. This is a 12-month full-time, benefit eligible, unranked academic position.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree.
• Minimum of two years of postdoctoral experience.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in diseases that affect the retina, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.
• Evidence of success in obtaining external funding (for Senior Research Scientist position).

Responsibilities

• Engage in research exploring the molecular mechanisms underlying ocular degeneration.
• Conduct collaborative proteomic analysis and research studies.
• Contribute to research publications.
• Participate in externally funded research collaboration and translational opportunities.

Benefits

• Generous leave.
• Health plans.
• Retirement contributions.
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees